NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of celiac disease about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheat contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is prescribed fluticasone (Flovent). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using fluticasone prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following compensatory actions by the body would occur if a client were in respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: In respiratory acidosis, the body compensates by retaining bicarbonate (HCO₃⁻) in the kidneys and increasing respiratory rate to eliminate excess CO2.
Question 4 of 5
A 28-year-old female client is prescribed danazol (Danocrine) for endometriosis. The nurse should instruct the client to report:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hair loss is a significant side effect of danazol, a synthetic androgen, and should be reported, as it may indicate need for dose adjustment or alternative treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A client receiving chemotherapy has a platelet count of 15,000 mm³ (15 x 10â¹/L). Based on this laboratory result, which form of precautions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When the platelet count is less than 20,000 mm³ (20 x 10â¹/L), the client is at risk for bleeding, and the nurse should institute bleeding precautions. Contact precautions are initiated in a client who has drainage from wounds that may be infectious. Respiratory precautions are instituted for a client with a respiratory infection that is transmitted by the airborne route. Neutropenic precautions would be instituted for a client with a low neutrophil count.