NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 1-year-old is brought to the clinic with failure to thrive. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dietary intake history is critical in failure to thrive to identify inadequate caloric intake or feeding issues, guiding intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. The nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (semi-upright) reduces preload and eases breathing in heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
The first thing that you should do immediately after a client accident is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action after a client accident is to assess the client to determine the extent of injury and immediate needs, following the nursing process.
Question 4 of 5
You are a home health nurse caring for an elderly client in their home. They have children and grandchildren but they live far from the client and they typically visit with your clients once to two times a year. The elderly man is beginning to show some of the signs of Alzheimer's disease dementia. The wife is also 88 years of age and has had a stroke which has left her with left sided weakness, but she is willing to help her husband and to maintain his safety. What kind of support should you give the wife in terms of her role caring for her husband?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Educating the wife about Alzheimer's disease and promoting the husband's independence as much as possible supports safety and dignity while respecting her role as a caregiver with physical limitations.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement to safely administer the blood?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Staying with the client for the first 15 minutes is critical to monitor for acute transfusion reactions, which are most likely to occur early.