NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. After assessing her, the RN notes that the client's fetus position is left occipital posterior. Which of the following statements best describes what this means to the labor process:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left occipital posterior position presents a larger fetal head diameter, increasing pressure on sacral nerves and prolonging the first stage of labor due to slower fetal descent.
Question 2 of 5
A client with human immunodeficiency syndrome has gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea. The nurse should teach the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raw fruits and vegetables can harbor pathogens, worsening diarrhea in AIDS due to immune compromise. Calcium foods, canned vegetables, and processed meats are safer.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to the parents of a seven-year-old who has been diagnosed with asthma. Which sports activity would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is ideal for asthma patients, as the warm, humid air reduces bronchospasm risk. Baseball (
A), football (
C), and track (
D) involve outdoor or high-exertion activities that may trigger asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis. Which finding is associated with Clostridium difficile?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clostridium difficile causes pseudomembranous colitis, characterized by diarrhea with blood and mucus due to toxin-mediated inflammation of the colon.
Question 5 of 5
The client presents to the clinic with a serum cholesterol of 275 mg/dL and is placed on rosuvastatin (Crestor). Which instruction should be given to the client taking rosuvastatin (Crestor)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rosuvastatin a statin can cause myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. Unexplained muscle weakness is a serious side effect requiring immediate reporting to prevent complications. The other options are not specific to rosuvastatin therapy.