NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank with Rationales Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new colostomy about dietary choices. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to prevent odor and gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt contains probiotics that can reduce gas and odor in colostomy output, unlike broccoli, cabbage, or beans.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning a program about women's health and cancer prevention for a community health fair. The nurse should include information about? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Self-exams, removal of precancerous lesions, and HPV vaccination are key prevention strategies. Smoking cessation reduces lung cancer risk, not cervical. Some cancers have genetic links.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask the client in preparation for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish allergies may indicate a risk for contrast dye reactions, critical for IVP safety.
Question 4 of 5
The mother calls the nurse to report that her toddler has just been burned on the arm. The nurse should advise the mother to first:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Running cool water over the burn reduces tissue damage and pain, followed by wrapping in a clean cloth to protect the area before seeking medical care.
Question 5 of 5
What is the expected date of delivery for your pregnant client when her last menstrual period was on 10/20/2016?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule, add 1 year and 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period (10/20/2016), then subtract 3 months: 10/20/2016 + 1 year = 10/20/2017, + 7 days = 10/27/2017, - 3 months = 7/27/2017. Adjusting for a standard 40-week gestation, the expected delivery date is approximately 7/7/2017.