NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a home visit to a primiparous client 1 week postpartum who is bottle-feeding her neonate, the clientiant tells the nurse that her mother has suggested that she feed the neonate cereal so he will sleep through the night. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula is best for infants until 4-6 months, as early introduction of solids like cereal can cause digestive issues.
Question 2 of 5
Place the following steps for mixing NPH and regular insulin in the proper sequential order from # 1 to # 6 below. #1 - Prep the top of the shorter acting insulin with an alcohol swab #2 - Inject air that is equal to the ordered dosage of the shorter acting insulin using the same insulin syringe. #3 - Withdraw the ordered dosage of the shorter acting insulin using the same insulin syringe. #4 - Prep the top of the longer acting insulin vial with an alcohol swab. #5 - Inject air that is equal to the ordered dosage of the longer acting insulin using the insulin syringe. #6 - Withdraw the ordered dosage of the longer acting insulin using the same insulin syringe.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct sequence is: 1) Prep short-acting insulin vial, 2) Inject air into short-acting vial, 3) Withdraw short-acting insulin, 4) Prep long-acting insulin vial, 5) Inject air into long-acting vial, 6) Withdraw long-acting insulin to avoid contamination.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a child with bronchial asthma tells the nurse that the child wants a pet. Which of the following pets is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pets are discouraged when parents are trying to allergy-proof a home for a child with bronchial asthma, unless the pets are kept outside. Pets with hair or feathers are especially likely to trigger asthma attacks. A fish is a satisfactory pet for this child, but the parents should be taught to keep the fish tank clean to prevent it from harboring mold.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's arterial blood gas results. Which finding would indicate that the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In respiratory acidosis, the pH is decreased and an opposite effect is seen in the PCO2 (pH decreased, PCO2 elevated). Option 1 indicates respiratory alkalosis; option 3 indicates possible metabolic acidosis; option 4 indicates possible metabolic alkalosis.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of cirrhosis is admitted with ascites. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-sodium diet reduces fluid retention in ascites, helping to manage symptoms in clients with cirrhosis.