NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shellfish are high in purines, which can increase uric acid levels and trigger gout attacks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who organizes and establishes a political action committee (PAC) in their local community to address issues relating to the accessibility and affordability of healthcare resources in the community is serving in which capacity and role of the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By organizing a PAC to address healthcare accessibility and affordability, the nurse is acting as a client advocate . This role involves promoting the health and well-being of clients and communities by addressing systemic issues, such as access to care, through community and political engagement.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral artery disease. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Regular walking promotes collateral circulation in peripheral artery disease, improving blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-month-old infant is brought to the clinic with a fever of 101°F (38.3°C). What should the nurse instruct the parents to do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fever in a 2-month-old is a medical emergency due to the risk of serious bacterial infection. Immediate medical attention is required.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being discharged after undergoing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse teaches the client to expect which variation in normal urine color for several days after the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client should expect that the urine will be pink-tinged for several days after this procedure. Dark red urine may be present initially, especially with inadequate bladder irrigation, and if it occurs, it must be corrected. Clear urine is not expected after surgery; cloudy urine could indicate an infection.