NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gout about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Organ meats are high in purines, which increase uric acid levels and should be avoided in gout.
Question 2 of 5
What type of immunity occurs when a person has an infectious, communicable disease like the measles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active natural immunity occurs when a person develops immunity after exposure to an infectious disease like measles, producing antibodies through natural infection.
Question 3 of 5
When a client of Mexican American descent tells the nurse that she treated her infection by drinking milk, the nurse interprets the client's remark as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Mexican American culture, milk may be used as a traditional remedy for certain conditions, reflecting the ‘hot-cold' disease concept. It's not necessarily confusion, a laxative, or a dietary issue.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of stroke is prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet, increases bleeding risk, requiring monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alendronate should be taken first thing in the morning with water, on an empty stomach, to maximize absorption and minimize esophageal irritation.