NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing breath sounds in a bronchovesicular client. She should expect that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspiration is normally longer in vesicular areas. High-pitched sounds are normal in bronchial area. Muffled sounds are considered abnormal. Inspiration and expiration are equal normally in this area, and sounds are medium pitched.
Question 2 of 5
Which diet would the nurse expect to see ordered for a patient with nephrotic syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes proteinuria, leading to hypoalbuminemia. A moderate protein diet (0.8–1 g/kg/day) helps replace lost protein without overloading the kidneys. Low carbohydrate, low calcium, or increased potassium diets are not specific to nephrotic syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a deep decubitus ulcer is receiving therapy in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Before therapy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clean, dry skin is required before hyperbaric oxygen therapy to prevent infection and ensure effective oxygen delivery. Lotions, petroleum, or dressings can interfere or pose fire risks.
Question 4 of 5
In planning daily care for a client with multiple sclerosis, the nurse would take into consideration that multiple sclerosis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple sclerosis eventually becomes debilitating, but it is characterized by remission of symptoms. Remissions and exacerbations are unpredictable with multiple sclerosis. The client experiences progressive dysfunction after each exacerbation episode. Multiple sclerosis is usually slowly progressive. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease. Antimicrobial therapy has no effect on its course.
Question 5 of 5
While the nurse is taking a male client's blood pressure, he makes flirtatious remarks to her. The nurse will handle this effectively if she:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By confronting the remarks, she can recognize that his feelings of attraction may be normal but are not appropriate within the context of their nurse-client relationship.