NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In caring for a critically ill client with a nasogastric tube (NGT) for enteral feeding, which action by the nurse demonstrates competency in NGT care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: Checking residuals for continuous and bolus feedings and returning residuals (unless >250 mL) are standard. Low Fowler’s increases aspiration risk, and tubing change frequency varies by policy.
Question 2 of 5
The client with a myocardial infarction comes to the nurse's station stating that he is ready to go home because there is nothing wrong with him. Which defense mechanism is the client using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Denial involves refusing to acknowledge a serious condition.
Question 3 of 5
After abdominal surgery, a client has a nasogastric tube attached to low suctioning. The client becomes nauseated, and the nurse observes a decrease in the flow of gastric secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: to confirm placement, nurse should aspirate and test the pH of the aspirate, results should be 0-4
Question 4 of 5
Two Mexican immigrant families live closely together and share goods, services, and childcare. To which of the following family structures does this model correspond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A kinship network (
A) involves close family units sharing resources, typical in some Mexican cultures. Extended (
D) is broader, nuclear (
C) is single-family, and binuclear (
B) involves divorce.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches the mother of a 10-year-old boy with asthma how to prevent future asthmatic attacks. The nurse would be MOST concerned if the mother made which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: main cause of asthma is inhaled allergens (animal dander, mold, pollen, dust), would expose child to pollen and dust from leaves