NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with heart failure has been prescribed the DASH diet (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) and must limit sodium intake to 2300 mg per day. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping added salt (
A) is insufficient; the DASH diet requires limiting processed foods and monitoring total sodium. Dairy (
B), vegetables/fruits (
C), and meat limits (
D) are correct.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 6-month-old asks when her child will have all his baby teeth. The nurse knows that most children have all their primary teeth by age:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most children have all 20 primary teeth by 30 months, with eruption typically completing between 2-3 years.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following the reimplantation of the thumb and index finger. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coolness and discoloration of reimplanted digits indicate compromised blood flow, requiring immediate reporting to prevent tissue loss.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed Nexium (esomeprazole) for a client with erosive gastritis. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Esomeprazole is most effective when taken 30 minutes before a meal to reduce acid production during digestion.
Question 5 of 5
A child with scoliosis has a spica cast applied. Which action specific to the spica cast should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for swelling is critical to detect complications like compartment syndrome in a spica cast.