NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows which of the following body systems is responsible for the production of somatostatin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatostatin is produced by the gastrointestinal system (e.g., pancreas and stomach) to regulate digestion and hormone release.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client following a lung resection. The hourly output from the chest tube was 300 mL. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A chest tube output of 300 mL per hour is excessive and may indicate hemorrhage, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of diverticulitis complains of abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. Which food is responsible for the client's symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Whole-grain cereal, high in fiber, can irritate diverticula, causing inflammation and symptoms like pain, fever, and diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5
A 70-year-old male who is recovering from a stroke exhibits signs of unilateral neglect. Which behavior is suggestive of unilateral neglect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral neglect involves ignoring one side, such as shaving only one side of the face.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected multiple sclerosis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vision changes and muscle weakness are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis due to demyelination