NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A clear liquid diet the day before ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the colonoscopy.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ranitidine is most effective at bedtime to reduce nighttime acid production.
Question 3 of 5
Which characteristic of carbon monoxide makes it a particularly dangerous gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it is clear , odorless, and tasteless, making it undetectable without specialized equipment, leading to unnoticed exposure and poisoning.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching a client with bipolar disorder, mania, who has started to take valproic acid (Depakene) about possible side effects of this medication, the nurse should include which of the following in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Valproic acid commonly causes sedation as a side effect, which the client should be aware of to manage daily activities safely.
Question 5 of 5
Select the risk factor that is accurately paired with its disorder.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is associated with ketoacidosis, as metabolic acidosis can cause potassium to shift out of cells, elevating serum levels.