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
The mother of a male child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that she hopes her son's children won't have the disease. The nurse is aware that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most males with cystic fibrosis are sterile due to congenital absence of the vas deferens, significantly reducing the likelihood of having biological children.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to teach a client about phenytoin sodium (Dilantin). Which fact would be most important to teach the client regarding why the drug should not be stopped suddenly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abruptly stopping phenytoin can precipitate status epilepticus, a life-threatening condition, due to loss of seizure control.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse performs an assessment of an 8-year-old girl diagnosed with scoliosis. Which of the following observations are expected with scoliosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: thoracic area becomes noticeably distorted
Question 5 of 5
A client visits the clinic after the death of a parent. Which statement made by the client's sister signifies abnormal grieving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Denial of grief, as indicated by acting like nothing has happened, suggests abnormal grieving, as it may reflect an inability to process the loss.