NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 49-year-old female suffered a stroke that resulted in dysphagia. The dietician orders a diet of dysphagia-pureed foods. Which of the following foods would be an appropriate choice?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Custard is smooth and pureed, suitable for a dysphagia diet. Other options pose choking risks due to texture.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with leukemia who has received the drug (daunorubicin) Cerubidine. Which of the following common side effects would cause the most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daunorubicin is known for cardiotoxicity, which can lead to heart failure and is life-threatening, making it the most concerning side effect. Nausea, vomiting, and alopecia are common but less severe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse receives an order for blood cultures and sensitivity for a client. Which statement is correct concerning this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood culture results typically take 48–72 hours for organism identification. Stopping antibiotics or culturing catheter tips is not standard practice.
Question 4 of 5
The emergency room is flooded with clients injured in a tornado. Which clients can be assigned to share a room in the emergency department during the disaster?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pregnant client and the client with facial lacerations/broken arm have stable conditions suitable for sharing a room, unlike the other pairs with critical or incompatible needs.
Question 5 of 5
For which of the following reasons would the nurse use the Braden Scale to assess a client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Braden Scale assesses risk for pressure sores (
B) by evaluating factors like mobility and skin moisture. It is not used for delirium (
A), falls (
C), or substance abuse (
D).