NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home care nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with deficiencies in folic acid. Which foods will increase the clients' folic acid level?
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Folic acid-rich foods include broccoli (
A), cabbage (
B), and dried fruit (
D). Chicken (
C), white bread (E), and milk (F) are low in folate.
Question 2 of 5
A client with AIDS has impaired nutrition due to diarrhea. The nurse teaches the client about the need to avoid certain foods.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw foods like tossed salad (
A) can harbor pathogens, risky for AIDS patients with diarrhea. Baked chicken (
B), broiled fish (
C), and steamed rice (
D) are cooked and safer, indicating further teaching is needed for A.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of abruptio placenta. Which vital sign change is most likely to be observed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abruptio placenta causes maternal tachycardia and hypotension (from bleeding) and fetal bradycardia (from hypoxia). All vital sign changes are likely in this condition.
Question 4 of 5
A male client has heart failure. He has been instructed to gradually increase his activities. Which signs and symptoms of worsening heart failure should the nurse tell him to watch for that would indicate a need for him to lower his activity level?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain in the legs could be indicative of doing too much too quickly, but not of worsening heart failure. The client should be cautioned to increase his activities slowly. Thirst, weight loss, and frequent urination are not indicative of heart failure. The client should report these symptoms to his physician. Drowsiness and lethargy are not indicative of worsening heart failure. The client should report these symptoms to his physician. All of these symptoms indicate a worsening cardiac condition possibly associated with too much activity. The client's activity level should be evaluated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client regarding use of sodium warfarin. Which statement made by the client would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking aspirin while on warfarin increases bleeding risk due to their combined anticoagulant effects. The client needs further teaching to avoid aspirin. Monthly blood draws (for INR), checking for rashes (a side effect), and using an electric razor (to reduce cuts) are appropriate.