NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother calls the clinic after her 4-year-old choked on a peanut. The mother reports that she performed abdominal thrusts and the child is breathing normally now. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After choking, monitoring for symptoms like sweating or dizziness is crucial, as they may indicate complications like aspiration or trauma requiring medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has explained the reason that the primary health care provider has chosen laser surgery to treat a client's cervical cancer. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the explanation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Laser therapy is performed in an outpatient setting and is used when all boundaries of the lesion are visible. Laser surgery is painless, and the client would not receive general anesthesia. Laser therapy does not prevent regrowth.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. When monitoring the client for possible gastrointestinal perforation, the nurse identifies the importance of what assessment data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sudden, severe abdominal pain is a sign of perforation. When perforation occurs, the pulse will more likely be weak and rapid. The nurse may be unable to hear bowel sounds at all. Positive guaiac stool results indicate the presence of bleeding but are not necessarily indicative of perforation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a primary health care provider with abdominal paracentesis. What position should the nurse assist the client into for this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For abdominal paracentesis, the nurse should position the client in either a semi-Fowler's position or an upright position on the edge of the bed with the feet resting on a stool and the back well supported. This position allows the intestine to float posteriorly and helps prevent laceration during catheter insertion. None of the remaining options suggest the correct position.
Question 5 of 5
A client in a cardiac rehabilitation program states that he would like to make sure he is eating the right foods to ensure adequate endurance on the treadmill. Which of the following nutrients is most helpful for promoting endurance during sustained activity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for sustained physical activity, providing glycogen stores for endurance.