NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Health Promotion and Maintenance Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with prostatitis asks the nurse, 'Why do I need to take a stool softener? The problem is with my urine, not my bowels!' Which response should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stool softeners prevent constipation, which can cause painful straining in clients with prostatitis, exacerbating discomfort. They are not standard for all urinary issues, do not directly reduce swelling, and constipation does not cause complications of prostatitis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a child with congestive heart failure who will be discharged to home provides instructions to the parents regarding the administration of digoxin. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside and should not be mixed with food or formula because this method may not ensure the child receives the entire dose if the food is not fully consumed. Checking the child's pulse, not repeating the dose after vomiting, and verifying the dose with another person are correct interventions to ensure safe administration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a community educational presentation. The topic is the leading causes of death for people ages 12-19. The nurse knows that which of the following should be presented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unintentional injuries, primarily motor vehicle accidents, are the leading cause of death for ages 12-19. Cancer (
B), homicide (
C), and suicide (
D) are significant but rank lower.
Question 4 of 5
A toddler with suspected conjunctivitis is crying and refuses to sit still during the eye examination. Which is the most appropriate statement for the nurse to make to the child?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Engaging the toddler by offering to show the flashlight reduces fear and encourages cooperation, suitable for this developmental stage. Other options either dismiss feelings, demand compliance, or delay the necessary exam inappropriately.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse teaches a preoperative client about the nasogastric (NG) tube that will be inserted in preparation for surgery. The nurse determines that the client understands when the tube will be removed during the postoperative period based on which statement by the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NG tubes are discontinued when normal function returns to the GI tract. Although the surgeon determines when the NG tube will be removed, 'When my doctor says so' does not determine the effectiveness of teaching. Food would not be administered unless bowel function returns. The tube will be removed well before GI healing occurs.