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
Which of the following medication orders requires clarification before the nurse can administer the order?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin dosing (30 units/kg/hr) is unusually low for anticoagulation (typically 10-20 units/kg/hr). This requires clarification to ensure safety.
Question 3 of 5
Along with traditional therapy, a client asks the nurse about alternative therapies for chronic pain. Which could the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Yoga, acupuncture, music therapy, and hypnosis are all recognized alternative therapies for managing chronic pain, complementing traditional treatments.
Question 4 of 5
If a client is to have a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted for intermittent feedings, which of the following is an appropriate task to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering tube feedings (
C) can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel if trained, per facility policy. Inserting (
A), verifying (
B), and repositioning (
D) require nursing judgment.
Question 5 of 5
The first exercise that should be performed by the client who had a mastectomy 1 day earlier is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Squeezing a ball is a gentle initial exercise to restore arm mobility.