NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her child makes 'snoring' sounds when breathing. The nurse is aware that many children with cystic fibrosis have:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nasal polyps are common in cystic fibrosis due to chronic sinus inflammation, causing snoring-like breathing sounds.
Question 2 of 5
The client is scheduled for a Tensilon test to check for Myasthenia Gravis. Which medication should be kept available during the test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine reverses cholinergic effects during a Tensilon test.
Question 3 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with diabetes is started on Precose (acarbose). The nurse should tell the client that the medication should be taken:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acarbose should be taken with the first bite of a meal to effectively delay carbohydrate absorption and control postprandial glucose.
Question 4 of 5
A client states that he takes five grains of aspirin daily, but the hospital issues aspirin in milligrams. How many milligrams are approximately equivalent to five grains of aspirin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One grain of aspirin is approximately 65 mg, so five grains = 5 X 65 = 325 mg (
C).
Question 5 of 5
A client with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires an ileostomy. The nurse would instruct the client to do which of the following measures as an essential part of caring for the stoma?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meticulous cleansing of the peristomal skin prevents irritation and infection, which is critical for ileostomy care.