NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client admitted with hepatic encephalopathy continues to attempt ambulation without assistance despite repeated instruction. Which intervention should the nurse take to promote safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moving the client closer to the nurses’ station allows frequent monitoring, promoting safety without restraints or sedation, which are less appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a tentative diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The nurse recognizes that myasthenia gravis involves:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder causing impaired nerve-to-muscle communication, leading to muscle weakness, particularly in voluntary muscles.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: daily foot inspection is essential to detect early signs of injury or infection in diabetes
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following factors increase the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: DVT risk factors include smoking (
B), surgery (
C), oral contraceptives (
D), and immobility (F). Underweight (
A) and high-protein diet (E) are not significant risks.
Question 5 of 5
The client is scheduled to have an intravenous cholangiogram. Before the procedure, the nurse should assess the patient for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iodinated contrast used in cholangiograms can cause reactions in patients with shellfish or iodine allergies due to potential cross-reactivity.