NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of cirrhosis is admitted with ascites. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-sodium diet reduces fluid retention in ascites, helping to manage symptoms in clients with cirrhosis.
Question 2 of 5
A 38-year-old client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted with an infected foot ulcer. The nurse should recognize that wound healing may be delayed because of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetes, impaired collagen synthesis due to poor glycemic control delays wound healing, increasing infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new tracheostomy about home care. Which of the following instructions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Daily cleaning, suctioning, keeping a spare tube, and using a humidifier are essential for tracheostomy care. Tube changes are typically done by professionals.
Question 4 of 5
The physician decides to change a client's current dose of I.M. meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol) to an oral dosage. The current I.M. dosage is 75 mg every 4 hours as needed. What dosage of oral meperidine should the client receive?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral meperidine has lower bioavailability than I.M., requiring a higher dose. A common conversion is 1.5–2 times the I.M. dose, making 150 mg every 4 hours appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a child with bronchial asthma tells the nurse that the child wants a pet. Which of the following pets is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pets are discouraged when parents are trying to allergy-proof a home for a child with bronchial asthma, unless the pets are kept outside. Pets with hair or feathers are especially likely to trigger asthma attacks. A fish is a satisfactory pet for this child, but the parents should be taught to keep the fish tank clean to prevent it from harboring mold.