NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse has four clients assigned for morning visits. The nurse should give priority to visiting the client with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frothy sputum in congestive heart failure suggests pulmonary edema, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn is diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Which position is best for maintaining an open airway?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supine with slight neck extension helps maintain an open airway in newborns with RDS by reducing airway obstruction and aiding breathing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rest periods help manage fatigue and muscle weakness, common in post-polio syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication is used to treat iron toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desferal (deferoxamine) is the chelating agent used to treat iron toxicity by binding and removing excess iron.
Question 5 of 5
A 40-year-old male client has been diagnosed with Huntington disease and his spouse asks the nurse if their 3-year-old son should be tested to determine if the son inherited the genetic disorder. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to a genetic counselor (
B) ensures informed decision-making about testing a child for Huntington's. Other responses (A, C,
D) are directive or dismissive.