NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with mania is unable to finish her dinner. To help her maintain sufficient nourishment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-calorie, portable foods accommodate the restlessness and distractibility of mania, ensuring adequate nutrition.
Question 2 of 5
A toddler with otitis media has just completed antibiotic therapy. A recheck appointment should be made to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A recheck appointment confirms that the otitis media has resolved, ensuring no residual infection or complications.
Question 3 of 5
The toddler is admitted with a cardiac anomaly. The nurse is aware that the infant with a ventricular septal defect will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A ventricular septal defect causes increased pulmonary blood flow, leading to easy tiring due to cardiac workload.
Question 4 of 5
A client prescribed furosemide (Lasix) should choose which meal for lunch?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss. A meal with potassium-rich foods (e.g., spinach, banana) helps maintain electrolyte balance.
Question 5 of 5
A client with cancer is admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values reveal Hgb 12.6, WBC 6500, K+ 1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the client is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 1.9 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, which is a critical electrolyte imbalance.