NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has cystitis. The nurse should further assess the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foul-smelling urine is a common symptom of cystitis due to bacterial infection. Flank pain and oliguria are more indicative of pyelonephritis.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn infant is diagnosed with imperforate anus. Which description of this disorder should the nurse provide to the parents?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Imperforate anus (anal atresia, anal agenesis) is the incomplete development or absence of the anus in its normal position in the perineum. Option 1 describes encopresis. Encopresis generally affects preschool and school-age children. Option 3 describes constipation. Constipation can affect any child at any time, although it peaks at age 2 to 3 years. Option 4 describes intussusception.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reviewing a urinalysis report for a client with the diagnosis of acute kidney injury notes that the results are highly positive for proteinuria. The nurse determines that this client has which type of renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: With intrinsic (intrarenal) renal failure, there is a fixed specific gravity and the urine tests positive for proteinuria. In prerenal failure, the specific gravity is high, and there is very little or no proteinuria. In postrenal failure, there is a fixed specific gravity and little or no proteinuria. There is no such classification as atypical renal failure.
Question 4 of 5
A client has had sucralfate (Carafate) ordered as treatment for peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands how to take the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sucralfate should be taken on an empty stomach to coat the stomach lining effectively. Bedtime dosing, avoiding milk, or monthly hemoglobin checks are not required.
Question 5 of 5
A 10-year-old client with rheumatic fever is on bed rest. Which of the following would be an appropriate diversional activity for the nurse to encourage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coloring is a quiet, bed-appropriate activity that engages a 10-year-old without physical exertion, suitable for rheumatic fever recovery.