NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is complaining of being nauseated and is requesting an emesis basin. Which action would the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client to one side prevents aspiration, a priority in a nauseated CVA client with potential swallowing deficits. Administering an antiemetic (
A) or notifying the physician (
D) is secondary, and ice (
B) is ineffective.
Question 2 of 5
A family is experiencing changes in their lifestyle in many ways. The invalid grandmother has moved in with them. The couple have a 2-year-old son by their marriage, and the wife has two children by her previous marriage. The older children are in high school. In applying systems theory to this family, it is important for the nurse to remember which of the following principles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Any change in any part of the system affects all other parts.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic renal failure is receiving hemodialysis. Which assessment finding indicates a complication during dialysis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension during dialysis suggests fluid removal too rapid or disequilibrium syndrome, a serious complication. Fatigue (
A), headache (
C), and stable weight (
D) are less concerning.
Question 4 of 5
The most appropriate method of evaluating whether the diet of a child with cystic fibrosis is meeting his caloric needs is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consistent weight gain, even if it is slow, is an indication that the child is eating and digesting sufficient calories.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of a hiatal hernia is being discharged. The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbonated beverages increase gastric pressure, worsening hiatal hernia symptoms. Sleeping upright, small meals, and avoiding lying down post-meals are also recommended.