NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child with constipation. The child's mother asks the nurse what she can do to help prevent another episode. What information would the nurse include in her response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging regular toilet habits after meals promotes bowel regularity without relying on invasive or inappropriate measures like enemas or excessive milk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has rounded on all the assigned clients. While rounding, several health care providers have written orders on the nurse's clients. Which order would be the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: STAT orders for furosemide address acute fluid overload, a potentially life-threatening condition, making it the priority over insulin, dressing changes, or discharge.
Question 3 of 5
The school nurse assessed and referred a 14-year-old with scoliosis. An 18° curvature of the spine was diagnosed. Which treatment plan would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An 18° scoliosis curvature is mild and typically monitored with re-evaluation, as bracing or surgery is reserved for curvatures >25° or >40°, respectively.
Question 4 of 5
A client with recurrent episodes of gout has been advised to eat a low-purine diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse advise him to limit or avoid? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: High-purine foods like liver (
A), sardines (
B), and beef broth (E) should be limited to reduce gout flare-ups. Wine (
C), low-fat yogurt (
D), and potatoes (F) are low in purines and generally safe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has delegated care of a client in wrist restraints to a nursing assistant. The nursing assistant should check the skin circulation under the restraints at least
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restraints require circulation checks every 1-2 hours to prevent skin breakdown or neurovascular injury. Hourly checks (
C) balance safety and practicality.