NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing fetal position in a 32-year-old woman in her eighth month of pregnancy. From the fi gure below, the fetal position can be described as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In right occipital anterior lie, the occiput faces the right anterior segment of the woman’s pelvis. In left occipital transverse lie, the occiput faces the woman’s left hip. In left occipital anterior lie, the occiput faces the left anterior segment of the woman’s pelvis. In right occipital transverse lie, the occiput faces the woman’s right hip.
Question 2 of 5
Select the risk factor that is accurately paired with its disorder.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is associated with ketoacidosis, as metabolic acidosis can cause potassium to shift out of cells, elevating serum levels.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral artery disease. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular walking promotes collateral circulation in peripheral artery disease, improving blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about the use of a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which step should the client perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler first ensures the medication is properly mixed for effective delivery through the spacer.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of asthma is admitted with an exacerbation. The nurse should administer which of the following medications as prescribed? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Albuterol, ipratropium, and prednisone treat acute asthma exacerbations by relieving bronchospasm and inflammation.