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
A client with cancer received platelet infusions 24 hours ago. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate the most therapeutic effect from the transfusions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Platelet infusions aim to improve clotting. Decreased oozing from an IV site indicates effective platelet function. The other findings are unrelated to platelets.
Question 3 of 5
The client arrives in the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. Nursing assessment findings include BP 68/34, pulse rate 130, and respirations 18. Which is the client's most appropriate priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The vital signs indicate hypovolemic shock, making fluid volume deficit the priority nursing diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
The graduate nurse is assigned to care for the client on ventilator support, pending organ donation. Which goal should receive priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate blood pressure ensures organ perfusion for donation.
Question 5 of 5
The client with AIDS tells the nurse that he has been using acupuncture to help with his pain. The nurse should question the client regarding this treatment because acupuncture uses:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acupuncture uses needles, which pose an infection risk in immunocompromised AIDS patients, requiring further discussion.