NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting the health care provider to perform a renal biopsy. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The prone position with a pillow under the shoulders and abdomen provides optimal access to the kidney for a renal biopsy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse’s INITIAL priority when managing a physically assaultive client is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: most important priority in the nursing management of an assaultive client is to maintain milieu safety by restoring the client’s self-control; a quick assessment of situation, psychological intervention, chemical intervention, and possibly physical control are important when managing the physically assaultive client
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client at high risk for the development of skin cancer. Which instruction should be included in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing sunscreen is a key preventive measure for skin cancer, reducing UV exposure, and should be emphasized in teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A client seen in the doctor's office for complaints of nausea and vomiting is sent home with directions to follow a clear-liquid diet for the next 24-48 hours. Which of the following is not permitted on a clear-liquid diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice cream is not a clear liquid, as it is opaque and contains dairy.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of diverticulitis complains of abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. Which food is responsible for the client's symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Whole-grain cereal, high in fiber, can irritate diverticula, causing inflammation and symptoms like pain, fever, and diarrhea.