NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with diverticulitis fills out her lunch menu after instruction from the nurse on proper diet. Which selection by the client demonstrates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creamy peanut butter is high-fat and low-fiber, which can exacerbate diverticulitis. Other options are low-residue and appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse begins administration of blood to a client on a medical unit. The nurse knows that which of the following activities is inappropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the reason for a transfusion requires clinical knowledge and is outside the UAP’s scope. Other tasks are appropriate for delegation.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal system. The nurse would expect the client's stools to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Black, tarry stools (melena) indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to digested blood.
Question 4 of 5
A client who delivered this morning tells the nurse that she plans to breastfeed her baby. The nurse is aware that successful breastfeeding is most dependent on the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The mother's desire to breastfeed is the primary factor influencing breastfeeding success.
Question 5 of 5
A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be most concerned about which nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer often leads to malnutrition due to impaired digestion and absorption, making alteration in nutrition the primary concern.