NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old following a routine tonsillectomy. Which finding should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiratory stridor post-tonsillectomy indicates airway obstruction, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A community center is having a health fair. Which of the following main food courses should the nurse recommend as most healthful for a 20-year-old adult whose total cholesterol level is 300 mg/dL?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat bread is lower in saturated fats and healthier for managing high cholesterol.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a client with clinical depression. Which of the following risk factors would the nurse expect to find in the client's history? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: Family history of depression and recent major life changes are known risk factors for clinical depression. A normal childhood is not a risk factor, and Lipitor treats cholesterol, not blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A client has recurrent episodes of constipation and fecal impaction. The nurse is assisting the client with a bowel-training regimen. Which of the following interventions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,F
Rationale: Bowel training includes scheduled toileting (
A), stool softeners (
B), high-fiber diet (
C), and routine exercise (F) to promote regular bowel movements. Daily laxatives (
D) and periodic enemas (E) are not preferred long-term.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with lung cancer is starting a smoking-cessation program. Which of the following drugs would the nurse expect to be included in the program's plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bupropion SR (Zyban) is commonly used in smoking cessation programs to reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.