NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the patient with celiac disease. In teaching about the diet, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which of the following for breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puffed wheat contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bulimia nervosa. The nurse recognizes that the major difference in the client with anorexia nervosa and the client with bulimia nervosa is the client with bulimia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with bulimia often recognize their eating disorder, unlike those with anorexia, who may deny the problem due to distorted body image.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working on a neurological unit. If the following events occur simultaneously, which would receive RN priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden weakness in a client with a cerebral aneurysm suggests possible rupture or neurological deterioration, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) to be administered concomitantly to the client with hypertension. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril and furosemide are commonly used together for hypertension, as they have complementary effects, so administering them is appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client scheduled for an angiogram should prepare the client for the procedure by telling him to expect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm sensation is commonly experienced during an angiogram due to the injection of contrast dye.