NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with attention deficit disorder regarding the use of Ritalin (methylphenidate). The nurse recognizes that the mother understands her teaching when she states the importance of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ritalin, a stimulant, can cause side effects like insomnia or agitation, not oversedation. The mother's mention of oversedation indicates a misunderstanding, but the question implies correct teaching, so observing for side effects like overstimulation is key.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new colostomy about dietary management. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client avoid to reduce odor and gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: broccoli is a gas-forming food that can increase odor and gas in a colostomy
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is supervising the staff providing care for an 18-month-old hospitalized with hepatitis A. The nurse determines that the staff’s care is appropriate if which of the following is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: contact precautions required for diapered or incontinent clients
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease. To correctly assess the oxygen saturation level, the monitor may be placed on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The earlobe is a suitable site for pulse oximetry in peripheral vascular disease, as it is less affected by impaired peripheral circulation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client upon arrival to the emergency department. Partial airway obstruction is suspected. Which clinical manifestation is a late sign of airway obstruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanotic ear lobes indicate severe hypoxemia, a late sign of airway obstruction. Restlessness and stridor are earlier, and rales are unrelated.