NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 38-year-old client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted with an infected foot ulcer. The nurse should recognize that wound healing may be delayed because of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetes, impaired collagen synthesis due to poor glycemic control delays wound healing, increasing infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client states she thinks she is experiencing premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The nurse should next ask the client about which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PMS symptoms, such as tension and fatigue, typically occur before menses and may persist into the early menstrual phase. Irregular cycles, post-menses mood swings, or midcycle symptoms are less characteristic of PMS.
Question 3 of 5
You are having a nice dinner in a fancy restaurant. As you are eating, you hear the gentleman eating at the next table start to bang the table, hold his throat and forcibly cough. What should you do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Forcing coughing suggests a partial airway obstruction. Encouraging the person to continue coughing is the first step to dislodge the obstruction without invasive intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A client who voluntarily admitted herself to the mental health hospital adamantly demands to be discharged immediately. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For voluntary admissions, clients can request discharge, but a psychiatric evaluation is typically required to ensure safety. This response ensures protocol is followed while addressing the client's request.
Question 5 of 5
A 70-year-old, previously well client asks the nurse, 'I notice I have tremors. Is this just normal for my age?' The best response for the nurse to make is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tremors in a 70-year-old are not necessarily normal and may indicate conditions like Parkinson's or medication side effects, requiring physician evaluation. Orange juice or blood pressure checks are not directly relevant.