NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a child with moderate diarrhea asks how to manage her child's illness. Which of the following should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) is recommended for moderate diarrhea in children to provide easily digestible, low-fiber foods that help firm stools.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse do first for a toddler just admitted with croup?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing respiratory status is the priority for a toddler with croup, as airway obstruction is a primary concern. Vital signs, fluids, and tracheostomy preparation are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
Select the opioid classification that is accurately coupled with an example of it AND a side effect or adverse reaction to it.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is an opioid agonist, and constipation is a common side effect due to opioid effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 4 of 5
A client with pneumonia is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse notes cyanosis and a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/min. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyanosis and tachypnea indicate worsening hypoxia, requiring immediate physician notification to adjust treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with genital herpes, (herpes simplex virus type 2, or HSV-2). The nurse should instruct the client that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing stress can decrease herpes outbreaks, as stress is a known trigger. Occlusive ointments may worsen lesions, antiviral therapies are effective, and herpes can be transmitted asymptomatically.