NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 30-year-old male from Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. What is the best position for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position with legs extended promotes venous return and reduces pressure on joints, which can help alleviate pain and improve circulation during a sickle cell crisis.
Question 2 of 5
Using Naegele's rule for estimating the due date for a pregnancy, if a client's last menstrual cycle started on September 6 and ended September 10, when is the client's approximate due date?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naegele's rule: September 6 + 7 days = September 13, + 9 months = June 13, 2014. Closest is June 10 (
C), adjusting for approximation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client with Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following nursing goals is MOST realistic and appropriate in planning care for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: irreversible disease that leads to permanent physical limitations
Question 4 of 5
The following are all nursing diagnoses appropriate for a gravida 1 para 0 in labor. Which one would be most appropriate for the primagravida as she completes the early phase of labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit is a priority in early labor due to decreased intake and increased fluid needs.
Question 5 of 5
As the nurse hangs a bag of 3-in-1 total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client, a family member asks what is in the bag. The nurse explains a 3-in-1 TPN solution includes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 3-in-1 TPN contains dextrose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), and lipids (fats), providing complete nutrition.