NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Trainer Test 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned sardines are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels and exacerbate gout. Options A, B, and D are suitable: spinach is low-purine, chicken is lean, and whole-grain pasta is not restricted.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following rights is included in the Patient's Bill of Rights?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Patient's Bill of Rights includes the right to confidentiality. Continuity, privacy, and advance directives are important but not explicitly listed as primary rights.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to begin taking Fosamax. The nurse must emphasize which of these instructions to the client when taking this medication? 'Take Fosamax
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fosamax should be taken first thing in the morning with 6-8 ounces of plain water at least 30 minutes before other medication or food. Food and fluids (other than water) greatly decrease the absorption of Fosamax. The client must be instructed to remain in the upright position for 30 minutes following the dose to facilitate passage into the stomach and minimize irritation of the esophagus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is talking with an adult who says she has chronic constipation. What suggestion would probably be most helpful to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, promoting bowel regularity and alleviating constipation. Rice is low-fiber, Lomotil slows motility, and limiting fluids to meals can worsen constipation.
Question 5 of 5
At 10:00 A.M., the nurse discovers a 75-year-old woman who is hospitalized with congestive heart failure on the floor beside the bed. She has a bruise on her leg, but x-rays reveal no fractures. How should the nurse record the incident in the client's chart?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Accurate documentation includes specific details: time, client status, mechanism of fall, assessment findings (bruise size, orientation), and actions taken (physician notification, x-rays). This option is thorough and objective, unlike the others, which are vague or incomplete.