NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client diagnosed with gout. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of dietary restrictions while managing gout?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beer, anchovies, and liver are high in purines, which exacerbate gout. Other foods listed are not primary triggers.
Question 2 of 5
The client is newly diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knowledge deficit is a priority, as education on managing juvenile diabetes is critical for long-term health and compliance.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with C. diff. The client has soiled the bed and the nurse is preparing to change it. Which action by the nurse is correct in regard to handling soiled linens that have been exposed to C. diff?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: C. diff-contaminated linens should be placed in a regular dirty linen bag, as they are processed with high-temperature washing to kill spores, not treated as biohazard waste.
Question 4 of 5
A 42-year-old female has thrombocytopenia with a platelet count of 75,000. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia (platelets <150,000) increases bleeding risk. Monitoring for bleeding (e.g., bruising, petechiae) is the priority.
Question 5 of 5
The schizophrenic client has become disruptive and requires seclusion. Which staff member can institute seclusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An RN has the authority to initiate seclusion based on clinical judgment.