NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with diabetes visits the prenatal clinic at 28 weeks gestation. Which statement is true regarding insulin needs during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate insulin regulation is critical for fetal development in diabetic pregnancies.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has assessed the assigned group of clients. Which client would the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for alterations in sensory perception?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe autism often involves sensory processing issues, increasing risk for sensory perception alterations, especially during stressful procedures like surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency room with severe burns of the hands, right arm, face, and neck. The nurse needs to start an IV. Which site would be most suitable for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left antecubital fossa is suitable as it is away from burned areas (hands, right arm, face, neck) and provides a large vein for IV access.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse on a physical rehabilitation unit is assigned a 63-year-old male client post-amputation of his left lower limb above the knee two weeks prior. The client has a history of peripheral vascular disease due to diabetes mellitus. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain after wrapping the stump may indicate improper wrapping or complications, requiring further assessment and education.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following assessment findings would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: indicates peritonitis, also will see nausea and vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity