NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client with a suspected duodenal ulcer. The client will most likely report that his abdominal discomfort decreases when he:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating a meal or snack neutralizes stomach acid, temporarily relieving discomfort in duodenal ulcers.
Question 2 of 5
A 20-year-old female has a prescription for tetracycline. While teaching the client how to take her medicine, the nurse learns that the client is also taking Ortho-Novum oral contraceptive pills. Which instructions should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tetracycline can reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives, necessitating backup contraception.
Question 3 of 5
An elderly client is returned to her room after an open reduction and internal fixation of the left femoral head after a fracture. It is MOST important for the nursing care plan to include that the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: prevents respiratory complications due to immobility following surgery
Question 4 of 5
A client is brought to the emergency room by the police. He is combative and yells, 'I have to get out of here. They are trying to kill me.' Which assessment is most likely correct in relation to this statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's statement reflects paranoid delusions, a belief that others intend harm, common in psychotic disorders.
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with emphysema and cor pulmonale. Which findings are characteristic of cor pulmonale?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cor pulmonale, right heart failure from lung disease, causes edema of the lower extremities and distended neck veins due to increased venous pressure.