NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 25-year-old male is brought to the emergency room with a piece of metal in his eye. The first action the nurse should take is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering both eyes prevents eye movement, reducing further damage.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which food is a poor source of iron?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tomatoes are a poor source of iron compared to legumes, dried fruits, and nuts, which are rich in iron and recommended for iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 3 of 5
The most appropriate means of rehydration of a 7-month-old with diarrhea and mild dehydration is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral rehydration therapy with electrolyte solutions is the standard for mild dehydration in infants, as it effectively restores fluid and electrolyte balance.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings are indicative of peripheral arterial insufficiency? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Peripheral arterial insufficiency causes throbbing pain with exercise (
A), shiny skin with hair loss (
D), and pale color on elevation with redness on dependency (F). Aching pain with dependency (
B) and brown pigment (E) suggest venous insufficiency, and capillary refill <2 seconds (
C) is normal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a neonate whose mother is diabetic. The nurse will expect the neonate to be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neonates of diabetic mothers are often large for gestational age and at risk for hypoglycemia due to maternal glucose levels.