NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of gestational diabetes. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-carbohydrate high-protein diet helps maintain stable blood glucose levels in gestational diabetes reducing the risk of hyperglycemia. High-fat high-carbohydrate or high-calorie diets are less suitable.
Question 2 of 5
The client is having electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression. Prior to the ECT,the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pressure cuff is applied to one limb during ECT to monitor for seizure activity (visible in the uncuffed limb).
Tourniquets anticonvulsants and shellfish allergies are not relevant to ECT preparation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a cerebral vascular accident. Which portion of the brain is responsible for changes in the client's vision?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The occipital lobe processes visual information. A cerebral vascular accident affecting this area can cause visual deficits such as hemianopia or visual agnosia. The temporal lobe manages auditory and memory functions, the frontal lobe controls behavior and motor skills, and the parietal lobe handles sensory integration.
Question 4 of 5
On an assessment of a client's mouth, the nurse notices white patches on the buccal mucosa. The nurse tries to obtain a sample for a culture, but the lesion cannot be rubbed off. The nurse would suspect that this lesion is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukoplakia cannot be rubbed off.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of hyperlipidemia about dietary modifications. The nurse should tell the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saturated fats increase LDL cholesterol, worsening hyperlipidemia, so they should be avoided to reduce cardiovascular risk.