NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of prednisone (Deltasone) to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The client asks, “Why do I need to take this medication?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: prednisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and pain in rheumatoid arthritis
Question 2 of 5
The nurse who is caring for a client with cancer notes a WBC of 500 on the laboratory results. Which intervention would be most appropriate to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC of 500 indicates severe neutropenia, increasing infection risk. Avoiding crowds and sick people is critical to prevent infections. The other interventions are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with diverticulosis to select appropriate foods. Which food should be avoided?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cucumber salad contains seeds and roughage, which can irritate the colon in diverticulosis and should be avoided.
Question 4 of 5
A client with alcoholism has been instructed to increase his intake of thiamine. The nurse knows the client understands the instructions when he selects which food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sliced pork is a rich source of thiamine (vitamin B1), which is critical for preventing Wernicke's encephalopathy in clients with alcoholism.
Question 5 of 5
The oncology nurse is caring for a 24-year-old male client with testicular cancer. Cisplatin IV has been ordered. Which lab value would the nurse notify the health care provider about before administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cisplatin is nephrotoxic; a creatinine clearance of 23 mL/min indicates impaired renal function, requiring provider notification before administration.