NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 10-month-old infant's mother says that he takes fresh whole milk eagerly, but that when she offered him baby foods at 6 months of age, he pushed them out of his mouth. Because he has gained weight appropriately, she has quit trying to get him to eat other foods. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Giving the solid food when the infant is hungriest will increase the likelihood that he will eat. The more solid food he takes, the less milk he will desire, ensuring a balanced diet.
Question 2 of 5
Which emergency interventions should be carried out for the patient with a venomous snake bite of the right hand?
Correct Answer: A, E
Rationale: Snake bite management includes lying down (
A) to reduce venom spread and immobilizing the limb below heart level (E) to slow circulation. Oral antihistamines (
B) are ineffective acutely, history (
C) is secondary, and anti-venin testing (
D) is controversial and not routine.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis. Which intervention is most appropriate to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hot baths can exacerbate multiple sclerosis symptoms by increasing body temperature, causing fatigue or weakness. Weight-bearing exercise is encouraged, antibiotics are not routine, and fluid restriction is harmful.
Question 4 of 5
A client's renal calculi are identified as consisting of calcium phosphate. Which of the following diets would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-calcium and phosphorus diet will reduce further calculi formation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that nutrition is an important aspect of care for a client with hepatitis. Which of the following diets would be most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high carbohydrate, high-calorie diet provides needed calories and is palatable, reducing the liver's workload compared to high protein or fat diets.