NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing dietary instructions for a client with iron-deficiency anemia. Which food is a poor source of iron?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tomatoes are a poor source of iron compared to legumes, dried fruits, and nuts, which are rich in iron and recommended for iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The nurse should give priority to reporting:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion and restlessness may indicate cerebral hypoxia or other serious complications post-CABG, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate for severe preeclampsia. Which of the following findings would indicate magnesium toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: absent deep tendon reflexes are a sign of magnesium toxicity, requiring immediate intervention
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes which of the following as the priority nursing diagnosis for the client in thyroid crisis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid crisis (thyroid storm) causes hyperthermia, making imbalanced body temperature the priority due to the risk of life-threatening hypermetabolic complications.
Question 5 of 5
A 25-year-old male is brought to the emergency room with a piece of metal in his eye. The first action the nurse should take is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering both eyes prevents eye movement, reducing further damage.