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 client is admitted to the hospital in myasthenic crisis. The nurse should ask the client about which precipitating factor for this event?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myasthenic crisis is often caused by undermedication and responds to the administration of cholinergic medications such as neostigmine and pyridostigmine. Increased sleep and change in diet are not precipitating factors. However, overexertion and overeating could possibly trigger myasthenic crisis. Cholinergic crisis is caused by excess medication and responds to withholding of medications.
Question 3 of 5
A multigravid client is scheduled for a percutaneous umbilical blood sampling procedure. The nurse instructs the client that this procedure is useful for diagnosing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling is used to diagnose fetal conditions like Rh disease by directly sampling fetal blood for analysis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering a subcutaneous injection of heparin. Which technique ensures safe administration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pinching the skin creates a fold for subcutaneous injection, ensuring heparin is delivered into the correct tissue layer without damaging underlying structures.
Question 5 of 5
Which of these stress management techniques employs deep focused breathing, movement and meditation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tai Chi combines deep breathing, slow movements, and meditation, making it an effective stress management technique.