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
A client with an artificial eye is too ill to remove the eye, but the lids are crusted and irritated, so the nurse must remove the prosthesis for cleaning and to inspect the eye socket. The nurse has washed hands and applied disposable gloves. Place the remaining steps to removing the prosthesis (Roman numerals) in the correct order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A,D,B,C
Rationale: Prosthesis removal: Retract upper lid (I), retract lower lid (IV), slip finger under prosthesis (II), break suction and remove (III).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following diet instructions should be given to the client with recurring urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cranberry juice acidifies urine, reducing bacterial growth and preventing urinary tract infections.
Question 4 of 5
The chart indicates that a client has expressive aphasia following a stroke. The nurse understands that the client will have difficulty with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expressive aphasia, often associated with Broca's area damage, impairs the ability to produce speech and write, while comprehension remains relatively intact.
Question 5 of 5
If a client's LDL cholesterol is 100, HDL cholesterol is 50, and triglycerides are 150, what is the client's total cholesterol? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 180
Rationale:
Total cholesterol = LDL + HDL + (Triglycerides/ 5) = 100 + 50 + (150/ 5) = 100 + 50 + 30 = 180.