NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is admitted with hypoglycemia. The nurse should administer which of the following if the client is conscious?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orange juice provides fast-acting carbohydrates to raise blood glucose in a conscious client with hypoglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A mother calls the clinic after her 4-year-old choked on a peanut. The mother reports that she performed abdominal thrusts and the child is breathing normally now. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After choking, monitoring for symptoms like sweating or dizziness is crucial, as they may indicate complications like aspiration or trauma requiring medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor orders a midstream urine specimen for your client who is an alert, oriented and ambulatory female client. What element should you include in your instructions to this client on the proper manner to collect this specimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a midstream urine specimen, the perineal area should be cleansed from front to back (inner to outer labia) using a new antiseptic wipe for each stroke to prevent contamination.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with respiratory distress. The nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position optimizes lung expansion and eases breathing in COPD.
Question 5 of 5
A 17-year-old client has been admitted to the hospital for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis of bone cancer. The nurse should assess the client for which conditions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F,G
Rationale: Bone cancer may cause pain, swelling, fever, anorexia, and decreased range of motion due to tumor effects on bone and surrounding tissues. Cough and dyspnea are less common unless metastasis occurs.