NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (semi-upright) reduces preload and eases breathing in heart failure clients with dyspnea.
Question 2 of 5
A client is in the advanced stages of osteoarthritis. Which of the following best describes the pain that occurs in the advanced stage of the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In advanced osteoarthritis, pain occurs with minimal activity due to significant joint damage and inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of burns covering 30% of the body. Which of the following interventions should be prioritized?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I.V. fluids are the priority to replace fluid loss and prevent hypovolemic shock in burn injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A client at a follow-up appointment after having a miscarriage 2 weeks previously yells at the nurse, 'How could God do this to me? I've never done anything wrong.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's anger and the difficulty of the loss validates their emotions and provides empathetic support, which is most appropriate in this situation. Option A may dismiss the client's feelings, C shifts focus inappropriately, and D assumes strength without addressing the emotional impact.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-potassium diet for a client. Which of the following food choices indicates that the client needs further instruction regarding the diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked potatoes are high in potassium, so choosing them indicates a need for further teaching on a low-potassium diet.