NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 72-year-old client with Parkinson disease is recovering from pneumonia and is to be discharged, but he remains weak and has poor control of his hands because of tremors. A home health aide will visit three times weekly to assist the client to bathe, and his daughter will visit every evening after work to help with laundry and housework. Which of the following referrals is most indicated to allow the client to remain independent in his home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An occupational therapist (
D) can help with adaptive strategies for tremors, promoting independence. Meal delivery (
A), visitors (
B), and hospice (
C) are less relevant.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigning staff for the day. Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stable post-appendectomy patient requires basic care, suitable for a nursing assistant.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client with a seizure disorder who is taking topiramate (Topamax) indicates that the client has understood the nurse's instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topiramate increases the risk of kidney stones, so adequate hydration (8-10 glasses of water daily) is essential to prevent this complication.
Question 4 of 5
The client has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following indicates understanding of the management of diabetes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating correct insulin injection technique indicates practical understanding and ability to manage diabetes effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A 72-year-old client with Parkinson disease is recovering from pneumonia and is to be discharged, but he remains weak and has poor control of his hands because of tremors. A home health aide will visit three times weekly to assist the client to bathe, and his daughter will visit every evening after work to help with laundry and housework. Which of the following referrals is most indicated to allow the client to remain independent in his home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An occupational therapist (
D) can help with adaptive strategies for tremors, promoting independence. Meal delivery (
A), visitors (
B), and hospice (
C) are less relevant.