NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests 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 can exacerbate gout, making avoidance appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
Twenty micrograms (g) are equal to how many milligrams? Record your answer using a decimal number.
Correct Answer: 0.02
Rationale: 1 mg = 1,000 g, so 20 /1,000 = 0.02 mg.
Question 3 of 5
While terminating the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, which action should be avoided?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raising a new issue at termination can disrupt closure and hinder the client’s ability to process the end of the relationship.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a full-term newborn infant. Which of the following is true regarding newborn reflexes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Moro reflex, present at birth, typically disappears by 6 months. Babinski persists until ~2 years, fencing (tonic neck) until 4-6 months, and stepping until 1-2 months.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has prescribed a diet high in vitamin B12 for a client with pernicious anemia. Which foods are good sources of B12?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is found in animal products like meat, eggs, and dairy, essential for treating pernicious anemia due to impaired B12 absorption.