NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to the parents of a 7-year-old who has been diagnosed with asthma. Which sports activity would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is ideal for asthma clients as it promotes controlled breathing in a warm, humid environment, reducing the risk of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking in the lounge with other nurses about grief and loss. The nurse understands which to be true regarding grief and loss? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Age, gender, and culture influence grief; nurses must process their own feelings to help others, and supporting families post-loss is key. Grief is not inherently detrimental, and expression should be encouraged.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing assistant reports to the nurse that a client who is one-day postoperative after an angioplasty is refusing to eat and states, 'I just don't feel good.' Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is BEST?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: assessment required; monitor for closure of vessel, bleeding, hypotension, dysrhythmias
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a trauma client in the emergency room when she notes a penetrating abdominal wound with exposed viscera. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Covering exposed viscera with sterile saline gauze keeps the tissue moist and prevents infection until surgical intervention, as replacing contents or using non-sterile dressings risks contamination.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a mastectomy. The client refuses to look at the surgical site or participate in wound care teaching. Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: encouraging the client to express feelings promotes coping and addresses potential body image concerns