NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a new breastfeeding mother about breast care, but the mother has engorgement and asks if she should quit breastfeeding. Which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Continue nursing (
A), massaging breasts (
B), using pain relievers (
D), and noting engorgement resolution in 24-48 hours (E) manage engorgement. Hot compresses (
C) may worsen swelling.
Question 2 of 5
A client with pancreatitis has been transferred to the intensive care unit. Which order would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatitis can cause nausea and vomiting, and a Levine tube (nasogastric tube) is often used to decompress the stomach and prevent aspiration, which is a priority in the ICU setting.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of bipolar disorder who is admitted during a manic episode. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: a quiet, low-stimulation environment helps reduce agitation and promote safety during a manic episode
Question 4 of 5
A client has been prescribed tetracycline (Sumycin) for Lyme disease. All of the following statements indicate successful client teaching regarding this medication EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetracycline should not be taken with antacids, as they reduce absorption. The other statements are correct: pregnancy is a contraindication, photosensitivity requires sunscreen, and dairy products interfere with absorption.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a Brown-Sequard spinal cord injury. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brown-Sequard syndrome causes loss of sensation contralateral to the injury and motor loss ipsilateral to the injury.