NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is creating a discharge plan for a client with cholecystitis. The nurse should encourage the client to follow
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces gallbladder stimulation and prevents cholecystitis flare-ups. Potassium, B12, and phosphorus are not directly related to cholecystitis management.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following infants needs a further assessment of growth?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 2-week-old has only gained 2 oz since birth, which is inadequate (normal is 0.5-1 oz/day), indicating a need for growth assessment.
Question 3 of 5
The client presents to the emergency room with a 'bull's eye' rash. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bull's eye rash is characteristic of Lyme disease, often caused by tick bites, making this the most relevant question.
Question 4 of 5
A client is to be discharged on warfarin (Coumadin®) therapy, and the nurse is teaching the client about the medication. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client's education has been effective? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Soft toothbrush (
A), swimming (
C), and Medical Alert bracelet (
D) reduce bleeding risk and ensure safety. Black stools (
B) indicate bleeding, and avoiding all leafy greens (E) is excessive.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse needs to draw a blood sample from a patient's central line. The line is currently infusing Ringer's lactate. In which order should the nurse take the following steps to draw the blood sample? Number the steps below.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,D,C,A,E
Rationale: Order: Stop infusion (
B), scrub hub (
D), withdraw/discard blood (
C), flush with saline (
A), withdraw lab sample (E). This ensures a clean, accurate sample.