NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After a liver biopsy, the best position for the client is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The right lateral position applies pressure on the liver to prevent bleeding post-biopsy.
Question 2 of 5
A client with diabetes asks the nurse for advice regarding methods of birth control. Which method of birth control is most suitable for the client with diabetes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An intrauterine device (IU
D) is safe and effective for women with diabetes as it does not affect glucose metabolism. Oral contraceptives may worsen glycemic control and diaphragms/sponges require spermicides that increase infection risk in diabetics.
Question 3 of 5
Parents of a child with rheumatic fever express concern that she will always be arthritic. The nurse discusses their concerns and tells them the joint pain usually:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Joints usually remain inflamed and tender until the disease runs its course in <3 weeks. This response does not answer the question of whether she will always be arthritic. This response does not answer the question asked. The disease takes <3 weeks to run its course.
Question 4 of 5
A client has developed congestive heart failure secondary to his myocardial infarction. Discharge diet instructions should emphasize the reduction or avoidance of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned and frozen foods have a high sodium content. Labels of all canned foods should be read to determine if sodium is used in any form.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has performed discharge teaching to a client in need of a high-iron diet. The nurse recognizes that teaching has been effective when the client selects which meal plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-iron diet includes iron-rich foods like veal and spinach. Sliced veal, spinach salad, and whole-wheat roll (
B) are optimal. Other options lack significant iron sources.