NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is on a memory care unit. A client insists on leaving to go home. Which of the following should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Redirecting the client to a social activity can help distract from the desire to leave and promote engagement, which is appropriate for a client with memory issues.
Question 2 of 5
A critically injured woman is rushed to the ER. She needs an immediate blood transfusion, and there is no time to crossmatch blood type. The nurse anticipates the physician will call for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor, safe for emergency transfusions without crossmatching, minimizing reaction risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client with diverticulitis to select appropriate foods. Which food should be avoided?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with diverticulitis should avoid foods with seeds, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, as they can irritate diverticula. Bran, peaches, and dinner rolls are generally safe.
Question 4 of 5
The RN is making assignments for the day. Which one of the following duties can be assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel can perform routine catheter care, a non-invasive task within their scope.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with congestive heart failure. Which finding would the nurse expect if the failure was on the right side of the heart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right-sided heart failure causes systemic venous congestion, leading to jugular vein distention, a hallmark sign of impaired right heart function.