NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The wife of a client with colorectal cancer (CRC) is talking to the nurse about prevention and screening of the disease. Which statement should the nurse make to the wife?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fat, high-fiber diet with fruits reduces CRC risk. Screening begins at 45 for average risk, with colonoscopy every 10 years or fecal occult blood test annually.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator used to relieve acute asthma symptoms
Question 3 of 5
A client has returned from having a bronchoscopy. Before offering the client sips of water, the nurse should assess the client's:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex ensures the client can swallow safely post-bronchoscopy due to local anesthesia.
Question 4 of 5
While caring for a client with hypertension, the nurse notes the following vital signs: BP of 140/20, pulse 120, respirations 36, temperature 100.8°F. The nurse's initial action should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rechecking vital signs ensures accuracy, as the low diastolic BP may be an error, and guides further action.
Question 5 of 5
A 15-year-old client took a full bottle of extra-strength acetaminophen in a suicide attempt 5 hours prior to admission to the emergency department for treatment, and the serum level of the drug is 180 mcg/mL. Which of the following interventions does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Acetaminophen overdose requires NAC (
A), supportive care (
B), charcoal if within 4-8 hours (
C), hepatic monitoring (
D), and psychiatric consultation (E) for suicide attempt.