NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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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
Which of the following is NOT a component of evidence-based practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice integrates research outcomes, patient values, and clinical expertise. Culturally competent care is important but not a core component of EBP.
Question 3 of 5
Which snack selection by a client with osteoporosis indicates that the client understands the dietary management of the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is rich in calcium, which is essential for bone health in osteoporosis management.
Question 4 of 5
A client's admission history reveals complaints of fatigue, chronic sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes in the axilla and neck. Which exam would assist the physician to make a tentative diagnosis of leukemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complete blood count (CB
C) is the initial test for leukemia, revealing abnormal white blood cell counts, anemia, or thrombocytopenia, supporting a tentative diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 3 following a bowel resection. The client reports sudden, severe abdominal pain and distention. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: sudden, severe abdominal pain and distention may indicate a complication such as an anastomotic leak, requiring immediate physician notification