NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of fibromyalgia about self-care. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular, low-impact exercise can reduce pain and stiffness in fibromyalgia, improving overall function and well-being.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of a heart failure is receiving Furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, causes potassium loss, risking hypokalemia, requiring monitoring. Hyperglycemia, hypertension, and weight gain are not primary concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The rationale for inserting a French catheter every hour for the client with epidural anesthesia is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can diminish bladder sensation leading to urinary retention. Hourly catheterization prevents bladder distention and complications. The other reasons are not accurate or relevant to epidural effects.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a 4th-day postoperative cholecystectomy client in planning her meals for tomorrow's menu. Which vitamin is the most essential in promoting tissue healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential in promoting wound healing and collagen formation. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) maintains normal gastrointestinal (GI) functioning, oxidizes carbohydrates, and is essential for normal functioning of nervous tissue. Vitamin D regulates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the GI tract and helps prevent rickets. Vitamin A is necessary for the formation and maintenance of skin and mucous membranes. It is also essential for normal growth and development of bones and teeth.
Question 5 of 5
An 18-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital with a depressed skull fracture as a result of a car accident. If the nurse were to observe a rising pulse rate and lowering blood pressure, the nurse would suspect that the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rising pulse rate and lowering blood pressure are indicative of hypovolemia, which is consistent with an internal injury causing blood loss.