NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with diverticulosis to select appropriate foods. Which food should be avoided?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cucumber salad contains seeds and roughage, which can irritate the colon in diverticulosis and should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
The client has a prescription for a calcium carbonate compound to neutralize stomach acid. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium carbonate can cause constipation, a common side effect, due to its effect on gastrointestinal motility.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse the need for more sedation in a client who is withdrawing from alcohol dependence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: indication that the client is approaching delirium tremens, which can be avoided with additional sedation
Question 4 of 5
The registered nurse is making shift assignments. Which client should be assigned to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: LPNs can manage stable clients with routine care, like a diabetic with a foot ulcer requiring dressings. Heparin, tracheostomy weaning, and T-tube management involve complex assessments better suited for RNs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone an ileostomy procedure. The nurse expects how much drainage from the ileostomy during the first 24 hours post-op?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ileostomy drainage in the first 24 hours post-op is typically 500-1,000 mL due to liquid stool output. 800 mL is the most reasonable estimate.