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
Which of the following statements is true regarding language development of young children?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants can distinguish speech sounds from other noises early on, a critical step in language development, unlike the other options, which are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a fractured leg is exhibiting shortness of breath, pain upon deep breathing, and hemoptysis. The nurse would determine that these clinical manifestations are indicative of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath, pleuritic pain, and hemoptysis are classic signs of pulmonary embolus, a complication of immobility from a fracture. The other conditions have different presentations.
Question 4 of 5
A client nearing death has an Advance Directive in his records indicating that he does not want intravenous fluids or other invasive procedures, but the client's physician has ordered IV fluids. Which of the following initial actions by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should first inform the physician of the Advance Directive (
B) to ensure the client's wishes are followed, as this is a legal document. Administering fluids (
C) violates the directive, and notifying the bioethics committee (
A) or supervisor (
D) is secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a transphenoidal hypophysectomy. Post-operatively, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The halo sign on the nasal dressing indicates cerebrospinal fluid leakage, a critical post-operative complication.