NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with pernicious anemia. The nurse reviews the client's health history for disorders involving which organ responsible for vitamin B12 absorption?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia can occur in a client who has a disease involving the ileum, where vitamin B12 is absorbed. The nurse checks the client's history for small bowel disorders to detect this risk factor. The liver and the kidney are not related to impaired B12 absorption. Hepatobiliary refers to the liver and gallbladder.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses a 7-month-old infant's growth and development. Which behavior should the nurse consider unusual?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking from a cup with minimal spilling is advanced for a 7-month-old, who typically lacks such fine motor control.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about self-administration of insulin. Which site should the nurse recommend for fastest absorption?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The abdomen has the fastest insulin absorption rate due to its rich blood supply and minimal muscle interference.
Question 4 of 5
After teaching the parents of a toddler about appropriate snack foods for their child, the nurse judges that the instructions about not giving the child raisins for snacks are effective when the father states should be following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raisins are a choking hazard for toddlers due to their size and texture, making this the correct reason to avoid them. Nutritional value, tooth decay, and digestion are less relevant concerns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which food should the nurse recommend limiting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, which can exacerbate hypertension. Limiting sodium intake is a key dietary modification for blood pressure control.