NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix and administer chemotherapy. What equipment would be unnecessary to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chemotherapy requires protective equipment (gloves, gown, Luer lok tubing to prevent leaks), but a surgical hat cover is unnecessary unless in a sterile field, which isn't typical for chemo administration.
Question 2 of 5
If a client is to have a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted for intermittent feedings, which of the following is an appropriate task to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering tube feedings (
C) can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel if trained, per facility policy. Inserting (
A), verifying (
B), and repositioning (
D) require nursing judgment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning dietary changes for a client following an episode of acute pancreatitis. Which diet is suitable for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-calorie, low-fat diet is suitable post-acute pancreatitis to support recovery while minimizing pancreatic stimulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the patient with celiac disease. In teaching about the diet, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which of the following for breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puffed wheat contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has inserted an NG tube for enteral feedings. Which assessment result is the best indicator of the tube's stomach placement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A green aspirate with a pH of 3 confirms gastric placement, as stomach contents are acidic and often green due to bile, providing the most reliable indicator.