NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders the removal of an in-dwelling catheter the second postoperative day for a client with a prostatectomy. The client complains of pain and dribbling of urine the first time he voids. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain and dribbling post-catheter removal are common due to bladder irritation and will typically improve within days.
Question 2 of 5
When providing care for a client with pancreatitis, the nurse would anticipate which of the following orders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatitis often requires an NG tube with suction to reduce gastric secretions and pancreatic stimulation, aiding in symptom management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Crohn's disease. How should the nurse educate the client regarding nutrition and hydration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-calorie, low-fiber, high-protein, and high-vitamin foods support nutrition in Crohn’s disease while minimizing irritation to the inflamed bowel.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with marked clubbing of the fingers and toes. The nurse understands which to be true regarding clubbing? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Clubbing is permanent, associated with sickle cell disease, right-sided heart failure, and congenital heart defects due to chronic hypoxia. Dialysis and acute oxygen deprivation are not typical causes.
Question 5 of 5
The client is taking rifampin 600 mg po daily to treat his tuberculosis. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange-red discoloration of urine, a normal side effect the nurse should explain.