NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client who is to undergo a thoracentesis. Which of the following is the optimal position for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position leaning forward (
D) maximizes lung expansion and access to pleural fluid during thoracentesis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure about sodium restriction. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: canned soups are high in sodium, which should be limited in heart failure to prevent fluid retention
Question 3 of 5
A infant weighs 7 pounds at birth. The expected weight by 1 year should be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infants typically triple their birth weight by 1 year, so a 7-pound infant should weigh approximately 21 pounds.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered injections of Neumega (oprellvekin) for a client receiving chemotherapy for prostate cancer. Which finding suggests that the medication is having its desired effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neumega (oprelvekin) stimulates platelet production, so a platelet count of 250,000 mm³ indicates effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A 14-year-old client has been diagnosed with celiac disease after a long history of diarrhea, anemia, and weight loss. What type of diet does the nurse anticipate the client will require?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet (
D) to prevent intestinal damage. Other diets (A, B,
C) are not specific to celiac.