NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing a history on a client admitted for surgery in the morning. Which long-term medication in the client's history would be most important to report to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can affect wound healing, immune response, and adrenal function, requiring perioperative adjustments. The other medications are less critical.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary instructions to the mother of an 8-year-old child diagnosed with celiac disease. Which of the following foods, if selected by the mother, would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A cheese omelet is gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease, unlike the other options containing wheat.
Question 3 of 5
The client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is admitted in preparation for surgery. Which of the following should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated white blood cell count may indicate infection or inflammation, which requires prompt reporting before surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A client receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer has an order for Zofran (ondansetron) 8 mg PO to be given 30 minutes before induction of the chemotherapy. The purpose of the medication is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zofran (ondansetron) is an antiemetic used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client with ulcerative colitis who has been placed on a low-residue diet. Which food would need to be eliminated from this client's diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-residue diet minimizes fiber to reduce bowel irritation. Cooked broccoli, being high in fiber, should be eliminated, unlike low-fiber foods like roasted chicken, noodles, or roast beef.