NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a fractured femur. Which diet selection would be best for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A diet for fracture recovery needs protein, calcium, and vitamin C. Mandarin orange salad (vitamin
C), broiled chicken (protein), and milk (calcium) (
D) are optimal. Other options are less nutrient-dense.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a five-year history of bulimia. A common clinical finding in the client with bulimia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent vomiting in bulimia exposes teeth to stomach acid, leading to dental caries (tooth decay), a common clinical finding.
Question 3 of 5
A successful executive left her job and became a housewife after her marriage to a plastic surgeon. She started doing volunteer work for a charity organization. She developed pain in her legs that advanced to the point of paralysis. Her physicians can find no organic basis for the paralysis. The client's behavior can be described as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A conversion reaction is a physical expression of an emotional conflict with no organic basis, such as paralysis in this case.
Question 4 of 5
In evaluating the effectiveness of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4), which of the following might indicate that the client was developing MgSO4 toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MgSO4 is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant. It also relaxes smooth muscle. If the respiratory rate is <16 bpm magnesium toxicity may be developing.
Question 5 of 5
A client returns for her 6-month prenatal checkup and has gained 10 lb in 2 months. The results of her physical examination are normal. How does the nurse interpret the effectiveness of the instruction about diet and weight control?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: She is probably not compliant with her diet and exercise program. Recommended weight gain during second and third trimesters is approximately 12 lb. Because of her excessive weight gain of 10 lb in 2 months, she needs re-evaluation of her eating habits and reinforcement of proper dietary habits for pregnancy. A 2200-calorie diet is recommended for most pregnant women with a weight gain of 27-30 lb over the 9-month period. With rapid and excessive weight gain, PIH should also be suspected. She does not need to increase her caloric intake, but she does need to re-evaluate dietary habits. Ten pounds in 2 months is excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and health teaching is warranted. Restrictive dieting is not recommended during pregnancy.