NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is about to conduct a sexual history for a 16-year-old female who is accompanied by her mother. What is an appropriate question for the nurse to ask this client or her mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Requesting the mother to leave ensures privacy for the teen, promoting honest responses during the sexual history.
Question 2 of 5
The A, B, C, and Ds of a complete and comprehensive nutritional assessment includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A comprehensive nutritional assessment includes Anthropometric data (e.g., height, weight), Biochemical data (e.g., lab values), Clinical data (e.g., physical signs), and Dietary data (e.g., intake history).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking to tolerance improves collateral circulation in peripheral arterial disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of asthma about inhaler use. Which of the following instructions should be included for a metered-dose inhaler?
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler, holding breath, and using a spacer ensure effective medication delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the pre-procedure teaching?
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Clear liquid diet for 24 hours prevents residue, and sedation is common during colonoscopy. Regular medications may need adjustment, and overnight stays are not typical.