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
A client is receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 3 L/minute. Which of the following is the approximate inspired oxygen concentration (FiO2)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nasal cannula at 3 L/min delivers approximately 28-32% FiO2 (
D), as each liter adds about 4% above room air (21%).
Question 3 of 5
A student nurse overhears her instructor using the term pink puffer. The student knows this term refers to a client with which condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pink puffer' describes emphysema patients, who maintain oxygenation (pink) but hyperventilate (puffer) due to alveolar destruction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE). The major complication associated with systemic lupus erythematosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nephritis is the major complication of SLE due to immune complex deposition in the kidneys, leading to lupus nephritis, which can cause renal failure if untreated.
Question 5 of 5
The leukemic client is prescribed a low-bacteria diet. Which does the nurse expect to be included in this diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-bacteria diet includes cooked vegetables like spinach and celery to minimize infection risk, unlike raw foods (lettuce, strawberries, cauliflower) that may harbor bacteria.