NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 23-year-old woman who is 16 weeks pregnant is seen by the nurse for a routine maternal-child clinic appointment. The client has had erratically controlled type 1 diabetes since 12 years old. The client asks the nurse if she is at risk during her pregnancy. The nurse instructs the client she should do which of the following actions to limit complications for both her and her baby? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Healthy eating, taking insulin as directed, and monitoring blood sugar before meals help control diabetes and reduce pregnancy complications. Exercise is generally encouraged, not avoided.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB). Because of the possibility of complete obstruction of the airway, which of the following should the nurse have available?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emergency intubation equipment is essential for LTB due to the risk of airway obstruction requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse overhears the patient care assistant speaking harshly to the client with dementia. The charge nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the interaction addresses the behavior appropriately.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has been teaching the role of diet in regulating blood pressure to a client with hypertension. Which meal selection indicates the client understands his new diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oatmeal, apple juice, and dry toast are low in sodium and saturated fat, aligning with a DASH diet for hypertension management.
Question 5 of 5
Two Mexican immigrant families live closely together and share goods, services, and childcare. To which of the following family structures does this model correspond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A kinship network (
A) involves close family units sharing resources, typical in some Mexican cultures. Extended (
D) is broader, nuclear (
C) is single-family, and binuclear (
B) involves divorce.