NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of stroke who has dysphagia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to prevent aspiration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: thickening liquids to a nectar-like consistency reduces the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia
Question 2 of 5
A 4-year-old is admitted to the hospital for treatment of Kawasaki's disease. The medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of Kawasaki's disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin is used in Kawasaki's disease to reduce inflammation and prevent coronary artery complications, often with intravenous immunoglobulin.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal system. The nurse would expect the client's stools to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Black, tarry stools (melena) indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to digested blood.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of possible hydrocephalus. Which assessment data on the admission history would be the most objective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head measurement (e.g., head circumference) is the most objective, quantifiable data for assessing hydrocephalus, unlike subjective symptoms like anorexia or vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
An RN is supervising a team of LPNs on the med-surg floor. All of the following tasks can be delegated to a competent LPN EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Admissions assessments require RN judgment and are outside LPN scope. Sputum collection, catheterization, and inhaler administration are within LPN scope.