NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that her child makes 'snoring' sounds when breathing. The nurse is aware that many children with cystic fibrosis have:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nasal polyps are common in cystic fibrosis due to chronic sinus inflammation, causing snoring-like breathing sounds.
Question 2 of 5
A client with glomerulonephritis is placed on a low-sodium diet. Which of the following snacks is suitable for the client with sodium restriction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh peach is naturally low in sodium, unlike processed options.
Question 3 of 5
Nutrients per serving: [Table provided]. Which of the snacks—lunch meat, peanuts, cheese, or apple—has the lowest number of calories per serving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calories: Lunch meat = (6X 9) + (1X 4) + (7X 4) = 86; Peanuts = (14X 9) + (5X 4) + (7X 4) = 174; Cheese = (9X 9) + (1X 4) + (7X 4) = 113; Apple = (0.3X 9) + (25X 4) + (0.5X 4) = 104.7. Apple (
D) has the lowest at ~105 calories.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in a long-term care setting wants to delegate the task of ambulating an elderly client with a walker to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before delegating a task to the UAP, the nurse should first ensure which of the following is accomplished?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must ensure the UAP is credentialed and trained per facility policy to perform the task safely, as this ensures competence and compliance with regulations.
Question 5 of 5
After a traumatic accident, the client must have his left arm amputated in an emergency procedure. When the client wakes from anesthesia and sees his arm has been amputated, he becomes extremely distressed. He cries uncontrollably and yells about how angry he is at the doctor. The best therapeutic action from the nurse is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting quietly with the client provides emotional support, allowing him to process grief and anger without judgment.