NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of migraines about trigger avoidance. The nurse should tell the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chocolate is a common migraine trigger, potentially causing vasoconstriction or neurotransmitter changes, so it should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of atrial flutter is admitted with complaints of dizziness. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atrial flutter causes rapid heart rates, which can lead to dizziness due to reduced cardiac output, so monitoring heart rate is the priority.
Question 3 of 5
The most appropriate method of evaluating whether the diet of a child with cystic fibrosis is meeting his caloric needs is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Consistent weight gain, even if it is slow, is an indication that the child is eating and digesting sufficient calories.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a myocardial infarction. Which of the following enzymes are specific to cardiac damage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CK-MB and LDH are specific to cardiac damage, with CK-MB being highly specific for myocardial infarction due to its presence in heart muscle.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following statements is correct when measuring the client for crutches?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper crutch fitting requires a gap of about three inches (or two to three fingerbreadths) between the crutch top and the axilla to prevent nerve damage. The elbow should flex at about 30°, and crutches extend about 6 inches laterally from the foot.