NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a COPD client who is discharged on p.o. Theophylline. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline can be administered intravenously for acute COPD exacerbations, indicating the client understands potential treatment escalation.
Question 2 of 5
A client with heart failure has been prescribed the DASH diet (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) and must limit sodium intake to 2300 mg per day. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping added salt (
A) is insufficient; the DASH diet requires limiting processed foods and monitoring total sodium. Dairy (
B), vegetables/fruits (
C), and meat limits (
D) are correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for developing breast cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early menarche, nulliparity, and uterine cancer history increase breast cancer risk due to prolonged estrogen exposure or shared risk factors. Early menopause reduces risk by decreasing estrogen exposure.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted to the unit. A vaginal exam reveals that she is 3cm dilated. Which of the following statements would the nurse expect her to make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 3 cm dilation (early labor), clients often inquire about pain relief options like an epidural.
Question 5 of 5
A child with a known peanut allergy is eating lunch at summer camp and develops an anaphylactic reaction from accidentally ingesting peanut butter-flavored cookies. The nurse's first intervention should be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an anaphylactic reaction, the priority is to stop further allergen exposure. Verifying the child has stopped eating and has no cookies in their mouth prevents additional allergen ingestion, which is critical before administering epinephrine or other interventions.