NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the arterial blood gases (ABG) of a chest trauma client with the results of pH 7.35, PO2 85, PCO2 55, and HCO3 27. These ABG values indicate that the client is in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: pH 7.35 is normal, PCO2 55 is elevated (indicating respiratory acidosis), and HCO3 27 is slightly elevated, suggesting compensation. This is compensated respiratory acidosis, likely due to hypoventilation from chest trauma.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a minimal-bacteria diet for a client with neutropenia. The client should be taught to avoid eating:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw fruits may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for a neutropenic client on a minimal-bacteria diet.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is inserting an intravenous line into the right arm and has identified a potential insertion site. Place the steps (indicated in Roman numerals) of venipuncture in the proper sequential order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: C,A,B,D
Rationale: Venipuncture sequence: Apply tourniquet (III), palpate vein (I), cleanse skin (II), perform venipuncture (IV).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with diverticulosis to select appropriate foods. Which food should be avoided?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cucumber salad contains seeds and roughage, which can irritate the colon in diverticulosis and should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting an 18-year-old with osteogenesis imperfecta. Which information obtained on the visit would cause the most concern? The client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Playing football poses a high risk of fractures in osteogenesis imperfecta due to brittle bones, causing significant concern.