NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 23-year-old woman at 32-weeks gestation is seen in the outpatient clinic. Which of the following findings, if assessed by the nurse, would indicate a possible complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: abnormal finding, could indicate gestational diabetes (GDM), hazard of placental insufficiency
Question 2 of 5
The client delivered a 9-pound infant two days ago. An effective means of managing discomfort from an episiotomy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitz baths relieve episiotomy pain by promoting circulation and healing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working in a residential facility when a fire breaks out in one hallway. The nurse and an elderly client are trapped in the client's room and cannot get out. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opening a window provides ventilation and a potential escape route while avoiding smoke inhalation. Keeping the door closed prevents smoke entry, and crawling under the bed or in a closet is unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old client who is malnourished. The nurse is concerned about all of the following complications of malnutrition EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malnutrition increases fall risk, impairs wound healing, and raises infection risk due to weakened immunity. Chronic heart failure is not directly caused by malnutrition.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods, if selected by the mother with a child with celiac, would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rice cereal is gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based foods.