NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A new diabetic is learning to administer his insulin. He receives 10 units of NPH insulin and 12 units of regular insulin each morning. Which of the following statements reflects understanding of the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When mixing regular and NPH insulin in one syringe, regular (clear) insulin is drawn first to prevent contamination of the regular insulin vial with NPH (cloudy). They can be mixed, so two injections are unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
A 30-year-old client has been admitted to the psychiatric service with the diagnosis of schizophrenia. He tells the nurse that when the woman he had been dating broke up with him, the CIA had replaced her with an identical twin. The client is experiencing:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: There are no indications that the client's thoughts reflect special powers or talents characteristic of grandiosity. The client's thought content is fixed, false, persecutory, and suspicious in nature, which is characteristic of paranoid delusions. (C,
D) The client is not demonstrating a sensory experience.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with osteoporosis about dietary modifications. Which food should the client be encouraged to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dairy products are rich in calcium, essential for bone health in osteoporosis. Citrus fruits provide vitamin C, red meat offers iron, and whole grains supply fiber, but they are less critical for bone density.
Question 4 of 5
A terrorist attack has left hundreds of patients with injuries determined to be in the immediate category as defined by NATO. The color to designate this group is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In NATO triage the immediate category (requiring urgent intervention to survive) is designated by red. Black indicates deceased or expectant yellow is delayed and green is minimal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of eczema about skin care. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding harsh soaps prevents skin irritation and dryness in eczema, maintaining the skin barrier.