NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is prescribed calcitriol (Rocaltrol). The nurse should explain that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calcitriol, a vitamin D analog, increases calcium absorption in chronic kidney disease to correct hypocalcemia.
Question 2 of 5
Which is most closely aligned with ethics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethics is most closely aligned with morals , as both involve principles of right and wrong that guide behavior, whereas laws and statutes are legal frameworks, and client rights are specific entitlements.
Question 3 of 5
You have decided to use the Dimensions Model of Health model to assess, monitor and evaluate the health status of the community. Which of these dimensions is NOT an element of this Dimensions Model of Health model?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Dimensions Model of Health typically includes biophysical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions. The Health Systems Dimension is not a standard component of this model.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse judges that the parent of a 9-month-old infant in a hip spica cast understands how to feed the child when the parent states which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the infant's head while keeping the hips and legs supported minimizes the risk of aspiration and accommodates the hip spica cast's restrictions. Laying flat increases aspiration risk, and the other options are impractical or unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about dietary modifications. Which of the following recommendations is most effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing saturated fat intake lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, benefiting hypertension management.