NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which food should the nurse recommend limiting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, which can exacerbate hypertension. Limiting sodium intake is a key dietary modification for blood pressure control.
Question 2 of 5
A client has undergone a vaginal hysterectomy. Which interventions should the nurse include in the client's nursing care plan to decrease the risk of deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The client is at risk for deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis after this surgery, as for any other major surgery. For this reason, the nurse implements measures that will prevent this complication. Ambulation, pneumatic compression boots, range-of-motion exercises, and antiembolism stockings are all helpful. The nurse should avoid elevating the knees using the knee gatch in the bed, which inhibits venous return and places the client more at risk for deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is prescribed insulin aspart (NovoLog). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin aspart, a rapid-acting insulin, is taken 5–10 minutes before meals for prandial coverage.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of pancreatitis is admitted with abdominal pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Pancreatitis can cause hypocalcemia (due to fat necrosis) and hypotension (due to fluid loss).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Suctioning, cleaning the cannula, changing ties, and monitoring for skin breakdown are essential for tracheostomy care. Cuffed tubes are used in specific cases.