NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms, and should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
Ibuprofen 400 mg orally four times daily has been prescribed for an older client with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. The client asks the nurse about the amount of medication prescribed. The nurse responds based on understanding what about this prescribed dosage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For acute or chronic rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the normal oral adult dose for an older client is 200 to 800 mg 3 to 4 times a day.
Therefore, the remaining options are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
Your family, as the client, now has four children and the parents do not want any other children at this time. The mother has a history of deep vein thrombosis and cigarette smoking; and both parents have a history of the lack of adherence to medical regimens. Which form of Contraception would you recommend for this couple?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Given the mother's history of deep vein thrombosis, hormonal contraceptives like the transdermal patch or vaginal ring are contraindicated due to increased clotting risk. A diaphragm may be unreliable due to non-adherence. Non-hormonal options like an IUD or permanent sterilization may be more suitable, but none of the listed options are ideal.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse instructs a client who is taking iron supplements that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron supplements are best absorbed on an empty stomach to maximize efficacy.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of diverticulitis is prescribed a high-fiber diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broccoli is high in fiber, supporting bowel regularity in diverticulitis, unlike low-fiber foods like white rice or bread.