NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). The client asks, “How does this medication help my stomach?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ranitidine is an H2 receptor blocker that reduces acid production in the stomach
Question 2 of 5
The obstetrical client decides to have an epidural anesthetic to relieve pain during labor. Following administration of the anesthesia, the nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can cause respiratory depression, requiring close monitoring to ensure patient safety.
Question 3 of 5
The chart of a client hospitalized for a total hip repair reveals that the client is colonized with MRSA. The nurse understands that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRSA colonization means the bacteria are present without causing active infection, so the client is asymptomatic but requires contact precautions.
Question 4 of 5
A 3-year-old boy is diagnosed with plumbism. Which of the following information in his chart does the nurse associate with his diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Plumbism (lead poisoning) is associated with exposure to lead-based paint, common in older homes (e.g., a 70-year-old farmhouse). Other options are unrelated to lead exposure.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a T6 injury 6 months ago develops facial flushing and a BP of 210/106. After elevating the head of the bed, which is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The symptoms suggest autonomic dysreflexia, often triggered by a distended bladder in spinal cord injury patients. Assessing and relieving the bladder is the priority after elevating the bed.