NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing elderly clients at a community center. Which of the following findings would be the most cause for concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rales bilaterally on chest auscultation suggest fluid in the lungs, which could indicate serious conditions like heart failure or pneumonia, requiring immediate attention. Dry mouth, height loss, and stiffened joints are common in aging but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that a common mode of transmission of clostridium difficile is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: C. difficile is transmitted via fecal-oral route through contaminated stool.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following are examples of secondary disease prevention EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Secondary prevention detects/treats disease early (mammograms, syphilis testing, exercise post-MI). Support groups (
A) are tertiary, aiding coping with existing disease.
Question 4 of 5
A client with AIDS complains of a weight loss of 20 pounds in the past month. Which diet is suggested for the client with AIDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-calorie, high-protein, low-fat diet helps maintain weight and muscle mass in clients with AIDS while minimizing gastrointestinal complications.
Question 5 of 5
When planning the care for a client after a posterior fossa (infratentorial) craniotomy, which action is contraindicated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed can increase intracranial pressure in posterior fossa craniotomy clients due to disruption of cerebrospinal fluid flow, making it contraindicated.