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 nurse is assisting a client who has experienced a left-sided cerebral vascular accident. The client requires assistance with personal hygiene. Which intervention should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client’s abilities and deficits first guides appropriate hygiene assistance, considering left-sided neglect or weakness.
Question 3 of 5
A child was exposed to the hepatitis A virus, became ill, and made a full recovery 2 years ago. The child is now immune to the hepatitis A virus and will likely be protected for the rest of her life. This type of immunity is referred to as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recovery from hepatitis A infection confers lifelong immunity via naturally acquired active immunity, as the body produces its own antibodies.
Question 4 of 5
A client with an esophageal tamponade develops symptoms of respiratory distress, including inspiratory stridor. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory distress with stridor suggests airway obstruction from the tamponade, requiring immediate tube removal after deflation to restore airway patency.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsules can be difficult to swallow and may lodge in esophageal varices, increasing the risk of bleeding. An alternate form, such as a liquid, is safer.