NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning dietary changes for a client following an episode of acute pancreatitis. Which diet is suitable for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-calorie, low-fat diet is suitable post-acute pancreatitis to support recovery while minimizing pancreatic stimulation.
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 client is admitted with sickle cell crises and sequestration. Upon assessing the client, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sickle cell crisis with sequestration can lead to hypovolemia due to blood pooling in organs, resulting in decreased blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 2 following a cholecystectomy. The client reports nausea and has not had a bowel movement since surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessment of bowel sounds is the first step to determine if there is a postoperative ileus or other complication
Question 5 of 5
A client with schizophrenia spends much of his time pacing the floor, rocking back and forth, and moving from one foot to another. The client's behaviors are an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Akathisia is characterized by restlessness and constant movement, often a side effect of antipsychotic medications, as described.