NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning dietary changes for a client following an episode of acute pancreatitis. Which diet is suitable for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-calorie, low-fat diet is suitable post-acute pancreatitis to support recovery while minimizing pancreatic stimulation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who has oral candidiasis. The nurse should clean the client's mouth using:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A soft gauze pad is gentle and effective for cleaning the mouth in oral candidiasis without causing trauma.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that if eaten by a client, which food can alter results when stool is checked for occult blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beef contains heme, which can cause a false-positive result in a fecal occult blood test. Other foods listed do not typically interfere.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed Chloromycetin (chloramphenicol) for a client with bacterial meningitis. Which lab report should the nurse monitor most carefully?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chloramphenicol can cause bone marrow suppression, so monitoring the complete blood count is critical.
Question 5 of 5
To reduce the possibility of having a baby with a neural tube defect, the client should be told to increase her intake of folic acid. Dietary sources of folic acid include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid is found in foods like dried beans, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. These help reduce the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida when consumed before and during early pregnancy.