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
Twenty micrograms (g) are equal to how many milligrams? Record your answer using a decimal number.
Correct Answer: 0.02
Rationale: 1 mg = 1,000 g, so 20 /1,000 = 0.02 mg.
Question 3 of 5
A client with schizophrenia spends much of his time pacing the floor, rocking back and forth, and moving from one foot to another. The client's behaviors are an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Akathisia is characterized by restlessness and constant movement, often a side effect of antipsychotic medications, as described.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has inserted an esophageal balloon tamponade in a client with bleeding esophageal varices. The nurse should maintain the esophageal balloon at a pressure of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pressure of 20-25 mmHg effectively compresses varices to control bleeding without causing tissue damage.
Question 5 of 5
While terminating the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, which action should be avoided?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raising a new issue at termination can disrupt closure and hinder the client’s ability to process the end of the relationship.