NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As the nurse hangs a bag of 3-in-1 total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client, a family member asks what is in the bag. The nurse explains a 3-in-1 TPN solution includes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 3-in-1 TPN contains dextrose (carbohydrates), amino acids (proteins), and lipids (fats), providing complete nutrition.
Question 2 of 5
In terms of cognitive development, a 2-year-old would be expected to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 2-year-old engages in magical thinking, believing their thoughts or actions can influence events, typical of their egocentric developmental stage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is having trouble breathing. The nurse would encourage which of the following positions for maximal lung expansion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sitting or high Fowler's position maximizes lung expansion and diaphragmatic movement, critical for myasthenia gravis patients with respiratory weakness.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is suctioning the tracheostomy of an adult client. The recommended pressure setting for performing tracheostomy suctioning on the adult client is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The recommended suction pressure for adult tracheostomy is 80-120 mmHg to effectively remove secretions without causing trauma.
Question 5 of 5
A client with diverticulitis fills out her lunch menu after instruction from the nurse on proper diet. Which selection by the client demonstrates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creamy peanut butter is high-fat and low-fiber, which can exacerbate diverticulitis. Other options are low-residue and appropriate.