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
The doctor has ordered a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit for the client with chronic back pain. The nurse teaching the client with a TENS unit should tell the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin irritation is a common side effect of TENS; reporting it ensures timely management.
Question 3 of 5
The RN is making assignments on a 12-bed unit. Staff consists of one RN and two certified nursing assistants. Which client should be self-assigned?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New-onset hemoptysis in a chest trauma client indicates potential serious complications (e.g., pulmonary hemorrhage) requiring RN assessment and intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A client recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is being discharged home on digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse is providing education to the client and family. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking a missed digoxin dose as soon as remembered is incorrect; clients should skip it if it’s close to the next dose to avoid toxicity. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with advanced heart failure and cardiomyopathy. The nurse understands that involving nursing, nutritional services, cardiology, and pharmacy in the client's care team is an example of which approach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A multidisciplinary approach integrates multiple specialties for comprehensive care, as seen with nursing, nutrition, cardiology, and pharmacy.