NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Test 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: Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet. Puffed wheat contains gluten and should be avoided. Bananas, puffed rice, and cornflakes (if certified gluten-free) are typically safe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix and administer chemotherapy. What equipment would be unnecessary to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Surgical gloves, Luer lok tubing, and long-sleeve gowns are essential for safe chemotherapy administration to prevent exposure. A surgical hat cover (
C) is not typically required unless in a sterile procedure.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily for a client with transient ischemic attacks. The nurse explains that aspirin was prescribed to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin reduces platelet aggregation, preventing clot formation in transient ischemic attacks, reducing stroke risk. It does not prevent headaches, boost coagulation, or directly prevent anoxia.
Question 4 of 5
A client with angina is being discharged with a prescription for Transderm Nitro (nitroglycerin) patches. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cutting a nitroglycerin patch can alter the dose by disrupting the drug delivery system, so clients should be instructed to avoid this.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is admitted with complaints of lymphadenopathy. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lymphadenopathy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia increases infection risk, so monitoring for infection is the priority.