NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a five-year history of bulimia. A common clinical finding in the client with bulimia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent vomiting in bulimia exposes teeth to stomach acid, leading to dental caries (tooth decay), a common clinical finding.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of cirrhosis. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cirrhosis impairs clotting factor production, increasing bleeding risk, so monitoring for bleeding is a priority.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected Hodgkin's lymphoma. The diagnosis is confirmed by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hodgkin's lymphoma is diagnosed by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in lymph node biopsy, a hallmark of the disease.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of gout is receiving Allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allopurinol reduces uric acid, and increased fluid intake promotes uric acid excretion, preventing kidney stones. Dairy, empty stomach, and protein limits are not necessary.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered aerosol treatments, chest percussion, and postural drainage for a client with cystic fibrosis. The nurse recognizes that the combination of therapies is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These therapies aim to dilate airways (aerosols), mobilize mucus (percussion), and clear secretions (postural drainage) to improve breathing in cystic fibrosis.