NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 9-year-old with asthma has brought an electric CD player for her son to listen to while he is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the CD player with earphones provides comfort without disturbing others or interfering with oxygen therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A client with alcoholism has been instructed to increase his intake of thiamine. The nurse knows the client understands the instructions when he selects which food?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sliced pork is a rich source of thiamine (vitamin B1), which is critical for preventing Wernicke's encephalopathy in clients with alcoholism.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a permanent tracheostomy who is able to eat. Which is the correct action by the nurse in managing this tube?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Deflating the cuff during meals allows normal swallowing, reducing aspiration risk, and is maintained for 1 hour post-meal.
Question 4 of 5
A newly admitted client has sickle cell crisis. He is complaining of pain in his feet and hands. The nurse's assessment findings include a pulse oximetry of 92. Assuming that all the following interventions are ordered, which should be done first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pulse oximetry of 92 indicates hypoxemia, so administering oxygen is the priority to improve oxygenation and prevent further sickling.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman has experienced repeated vaginal monilial infections. When educating the client about the infection, which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Daily bathing (
A), understanding estrogen's role in yeast growth (
B), and wearing cotton panties (
C) help manage monilial infections. Panty liners (
D) may trap moisture, and avoiding panties (E) is impractical.