NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor has prescribed a diet high in vitamin B12 for a client with pernicious anemia. Which foods are good sources of B12?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is found in animal products like meat, eggs, and dairy, essential for treating pernicious anemia due to impaired B12 absorption.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how to do chest percussion. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cupped hands during chest percussion create a vibration that helps loosen mucus in cystic fibrosis without causing injury.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client scheduled for an angiogram should prepare the client for the procedure by telling him to expect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm sensation is commonly experienced during an angiogram due to the injection of contrast dye.
Question 4 of 5
A 34-year-old client is receiving an IM injection of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) for a urinary tract infection. Which is correct regarding IM injections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IM injections are given at a 90-degree angle to ensure muscle penetration. A 25-gauge needle is too small, a 45-degree angle is for subcutaneous injections, and a bleb indicates intradermal injection.
Question 5 of 5
In many cultures, pregnancy is viewed as a natural rather than a medical condition. How does this affect prenatal care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viewing pregnancy as natural (
A) often leads to delayed or less frequent prenatal care, impacting monitoring. Harmful beliefs (
C) or increased mortality (
D) are not directly implied.