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
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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about lifestyle modifications to manage hypertension. Which of the following modifications should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Hypertension management includes regular aerobic exercise (
B), the DASH diet (
C), weight loss (
D), and smoking cessation (F). Limiting fluids (
A) is not standard, and moderate alcohol (E) is acceptable.
Question 4 of 5
Cataracts result in opacity of the crystalline lens. Which of the following best explains the functions of the lens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lens focuses light rays onto the retina to produce a clear image.
Question 5 of 5
A client was transferred to the hospital unit as a direct admit from a small community hospital. While the nurse is obtaining part of the admission history information, the client suddenly becomes semiconscious. Assessment reveals a systolic BP of 70, heart rate of 130, and respiratory rate of 24. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's symptoms suggest shock (low BP, high HR, elevated RR). Initiating an IV with a large bore needle allows for rapid fluid resuscitation, which is critical. Lowering the bed may worsen perfusion, notifying the physician delays action, and CPR is premature without pulselessness.