NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client with a seizure disorder who is taking topiramate (Topamax) indicates that the client has understood the nurse's instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topiramate increases the risk of kidney stones, so adequate hydration (8-10 glasses of water daily) is essential to prevent this complication.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old male is brought to the emergency room with a piece of metal in his eye. The first action the nurse should take is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering both eyes prevents eye movement, reducing further damage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with another nurse and a patient care assistant. Which of the following clients should be assigned to the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A post-thoracotomy patient requires RN monitoring for respiratory complications.
Question 4 of 5
A client with recurrent episodes of gout has been advised to eat a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise him to limit or avoid? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: High-purine foods like liver (
A), sardines (
B), and beef broth (E) should be limited to reduce gout flare-ups. Wine (
C), low-fat yogurt (
D), and potatoes (F) are low in purines and generally safe.
Question 5 of 5
A client with cocaine addiction would most likely be placed on which medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amantadine is sometimes used to reduce cravings in cocaine addiction by modulating dopamine pathways, unlike the other options, which are used for different substance dependencies.