NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that nutrition is an important aspect of care for a client with hepatitis. Which of the following diets would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high carbohydrate, high-calorie diet provides needed calories and is palatable, reducing the liver's workload compared to high protein or fat diets.
Question 2 of 5
The physician is preparing to induce labor on a 40-week multigravida. The nurse should anticipate the administration of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxytocin is used to induce labor by stimulating uterine contractions in a term pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive inotropic agents should not be administered owing to their action of increasing myocardial contractility. Increased ventricular contractility would increase outflow tract obstruction in the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Vasodilators are not typically prescribed but are not contraindicated. Diuretics are used with caution to avoid causing hypovolemia. Antidysrhythmics are typically needed to treat both atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of sarcoidosis is admitted with complaints of dyspnea. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sarcoidosis can cause lung granulomas, leading to dyspnea, so monitoring respiratory status is critical to assess lung function.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being discharged after lithotripsy for removal of a kidney stone. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the nurse's instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Straining urine and saving stone fragments post-lithotripsy allows analysis and confirms stone passage. Starting in the morning (
A) is incorrect, saving all urine (
B) is unnecessary, and not straining (
D) misses stone collection.