NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client prescribed furosemide (Lasix) should choose which meal for lunch?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss. A meal with potassium-rich foods (e.g., spinach, banana) helps maintain electrolyte balance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with chest pain and atrial fibrillation. The nurse accidentally gives the client the wrong dose of digoxin. The client is monitored throughout the shift and no ill effects are noted. Which actions by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filling out an incident report and notifying the provider immediately are necessary to address the medication error and ensure client safety, even if no ill effects were observed.
Question 3 of 5
A pediatric nurse would be concerned by which of the following sets of vital signs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 12-month-old vitals (BP 65/55, RR 50, HR 130) show low BP (normal ~90/50) and high RR (normal 20-30), suggesting distress. Other options are age-appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The nurse should give priority to reporting:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion and restlessness may indicate cerebral hypoxia or other serious complications post-CABG, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse wants to develop a therapeutic relationship with an anxious new client. Which of the following is an open-ended question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage elaboration, like 'How is your anxiety on the weekends?' Others are closed-ended or reflective statements.