NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to a client newly diagnosed with hypertension and high cholesterol. Which statement by the client indicates that the nurse's teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Substituting lean sirloin for fried chicken reduces fat and cholesterol. Canned foods, soups, and frozen dinners are often high in sodium, unsuitable for hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
If a nurse accidentally punctures a finger with a needle after withdrawing blood from a client, which of the following actions should be carried out first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the puncture with soap and water (
B) is the first step to reduce infection risk. Other actions (A, C,
D) follow.
Question 3 of 5
A burn client is in the acute phase of burn care. The nurse assesses jugular vein distention, edema, urine output of 20 cc in 2 hours, and crackles on auscultation. Which order would the nurse anticipate from the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of fluid overload (JVD, edema, low urine output, crackles) suggest the need for furosemide (Lasix) to reduce excess fluid and prevent pulmonary edema.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse is developing a care plan for a 23-year-old woman with Meniere's disease. Which of the following would NOT be an expected intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meniere’s disease causes vertigo and hearing loss, not typically requiring narcotic pain medication. Low-sodium diets, assistance with mobility, and balanced meals help manage symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected diverticulitis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: fever and left lower quadrant pain are common in diverticulitis due to inflammation in the sigmoid colon