NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods, if selected by the mother with a child with celiac, would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rice cereal is gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based foods.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of duodenal ulcer. A common complaint of the client with a duodenal ulcer is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically cause epigastric pain that is relieved by eating due to buffering of gastric acid.
Question 3 of 5
A neurological consult has been ordered for a pediatric client with suspected absence seizures. The client with absence seizures can be expected to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence seizures cause brief lapses in consciousness, often appearing as staring spells, without motor symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing medications with a client who is to be scheduled for outpatient rotator cuff repair. Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate the client will be advised to avoid on the morning of the surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin (
C) is typically avoided before surgery due to its antiplatelet effects, which increase bleeding risk. Metoprolol (
A), Synthroid (
B), and Prozac (
D) are generally continued unless otherwise directed.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has orders for dopamine at 20 mcg/kg/min. The bag has 500 mg of dopamine in 500 mL. The client weighs 60 kg. What rate will the nurse set?
Correct Answer: 72 mL/hr
Rationale: Dose: 20 mcg/kg/min × 60 kg = 1200 mcg/min. Concentration: 500 mg/500 mL = 1 mg/mL = 1000 mcg/mL. Rate: 1200 mcg/min ÷ 1000 mcg/mL = 1.2 mL/min × 60 min/hr = 72 mL/hr.