NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Select the legal term that is accurately paired with its description.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slander is correctly defined as false oral defamatory statements. Assault is threatening harm , battery is unauthorized touching , and libel is false written defamation .
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which food should the nurse recommend limiting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, which can exacerbate hypertension. Limiting sodium intake is a key dietary modification for blood pressure control.
Question 3 of 5
When performing chest percussion on a child, which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest percussion involves firmly but gently striking the chest to produce a popping sound, mobilizing secretions without causing harm.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews the client's laboratory report to determine the client's blood level of valproic acid (Depakene), which is 35 mcg/mL. Based on this report, what should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A valproic acid level of 35 mcg/mL is below the therapeutic range (50-100 mcg/mL), indicating a need to notify the physician for potential dose adjustment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a community group about violence in the family. Which statement by a group member about abusers would indicate a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Personal characteristics of abusers include low self-esteem, immaturity, dependence, insecurity, and jealousy. The statement that abusers are more common among low-income families is inaccurate. The remaining options do describe characteristics of abusers who often use fear and intimidation to the point where their victims will do anything just to avoid further abuse.