NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: daily foot inspection is essential to detect early signs of injury or infection in diabetes
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on airborne precautions. Which of the following would the nurse expect to see in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measles requires airborne precautions due to its highly contagious nature via respiratory droplets, unlike the other conditions listed.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to the parents of a 7-year-old who has been diagnosed with asthma. Which sports activity would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is ideal for asthma clients as it promotes controlled breathing in a warm, humid environment, reducing the risk of exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Question 4 of 5
A 46-year-old male has been placed under therapeutic hypothermic care after a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse correctly explains to the family,
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Therapeutic hypothermia post-MI slows metabolism, reducing cerebral oxygen demand and protecting the brain from ischemic injury.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse the need for more sedation in a client who is withdrawing from alcohol dependence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: indication that the client is approaching delirium tremens, which can be avoided with additional sedation