NCLEX-RN
Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Amoxicillin trihydrate (Amoxil) 300 mg P.O. has been prescribed for a client with an oral infection. The medication is available in a liquid suspension that is available as 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters would the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 6 mL
Rationale:
To calculate the dose: (300 mg / 250 mg) × 5 mL = 6 mL. The nurse should administer 6 milliliters of the amoxicillin suspension to deliver the prescribed 300 mg dose.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would be an expected outcome for a client with peptic ulcer disease? The client will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eliminating alcohol is critical for clients with peptic ulcer disease, as it irritates the gastric mucosa and can exacerbate symptoms. The other options are less directly related to the management of peptic ulcer disease.
Question 3 of 5
One month following a subtotal gastrectomy for cancer, the nurse is evaluating the nursing care goal related to nutrition. Which of the following indicates that the client has attained the goal? The client has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Achieving optimal nutritional status, whether through oral or parenteral feedings, is the primary goal one month post-gastrectomy, as it indicates the client is meeting nutritional needs.
Question 4 of 5
The physician prescribes metoclopramide hydrochloride (Reglan) for the client with hiatal hernia. The nurse plans to instruct the client that this drug is used in hiatal hernia therapy to accomplish which of the following objectives?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoclopramide promotes gastric emptying, reducing the volume of gastric contents that can reflux in hiatal hernia.
Question 5 of 5
While changing the client's colostomy bag and dressing, the nurse assesses that the client is ready to participate in her care by noting which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's inquiry about the supplies used during the dressing change indicates interest and readiness to participate in her colostomy care. Other options reflect unrelated concerns or dissatisfaction, not readiness to engage in self-care. CN: Psychosocial adaptation; CL: Evaluate