NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Select the basic sterile asepsis procedures that are accurate. Select all that apply:
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Sterile items only on the sterile field , coughing/sneezing contaminating the field , and moisture contaminating the field are accurate sterile asepsis principles. The sterile field must be above waist level (B is incorrect), a 1-inch border is standard (D is incorrect), and masks are not required for clients (F is incorrect).
Question 2 of 5
While assessing a term neonate on a home visit to a primiparous client 2 weeks after a vaginal delivery, the nurse observes that the neonate is slightly jaundiced and the stool is a pale, light color. The nurse notifies the physician because these findings indicate which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pale stools and jaundice in a neonate suggest biliary atresia, a condition requiring urgent evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A client at 12 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she is a vegetarian and eats 'lots of rice.' To help meet the client's need for protein during pregnancy, the nurse suggests that the client combine the rice with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Combining rice with beans provides a complete protein, meeting the increased protein needs during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
A client is trying to lose weight at a moderate pace. The client eliminates 1,000 calories per day from his normal intake, how many pounds would he lose in 1 week?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 1,000-calorie daily deficit equals 7,000 calories per week. Since 3,500 calories approximate one pound of fat, the client would lose about 2 pounds per week.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement about Respondeat Superior is accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respondeat Superior is a legal doctrine holding employers liable for employees' actions within the scope of employment, but it does not absolve nurses from personal liability for negligence.