NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, order the following needs from most basic to most advanced (bottom of the pyramid to the top):
Correct Answer: C,A,D,B,E
Rationale: Maslow’s hierarchy: physiological (most basic), safety and security, love and belonging, esteem, self-actualization (most advanced).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant admitted from the delivery room. Which finding should be reported?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absent femoral pulses suggest coarctation of the aorta, a critical condition.
Question 3 of 5
To minimize confusion in the elderly hospitalized client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calm, clear explanations reduce anxiety and confusion in elderly clients, promoting orientation and comfort in the hospital setting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following assessment findings would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: indicates peritonitis, also will see nausea and vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge diet teaching to a client with a stage 1 decubitus ulcer on the coccyx. Which diet selection by this client would indicate that the client has a clear understanding of the proper diet for healing of a decubitus ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Healing a decubitus ulcer requires a diet high in protein, vitamins (especially C and
A), and minerals like zinc. Baked chicken (protein), broccoli (vitamin
A), wheat roll (carbohydrates), and orange (vitamin
C) support tissue repair. The other options lack sufficient protein or include high-sugar/fat items that don't aid healing.