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
The nurse is auscultating the lung sounds of a client with long-standing emphysema. The nurse should determine if the client has?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds are typical in emphysema due to air trapping and reduced airflow. Crackles, stridor, and pleural friction rubs are associated with other conditions.
Question 3 of 5
During a home visit to a primiparous client 1 week postpartum who is bottle-feeding her neonate, the clientiant tells the nurse that her mother has suggested that she feed the neonate cereal so he will sleep through the night. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula is best for infants until 4-6 months, as early introduction of solids like cereal can cause digestive issues.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome. During the history taking, the nurse should ask if the client has recently experienced which physical problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Guillain-Barre syndrome is a clinical condition of unknown origin that involves cranial and peripheral nerves. Many clients report a history of respiratory or GI infection in the 1 to 4 weeks before the onset of neurological deficits. Occasionally it has been triggered by vaccination or surgery. The other options are not associated with an incidence of this syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse applies warm compresses to a client's leg. To determine effectiveness of the compresses, the nurse should determine if there is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm compresses promote vasodilation, improving circulation to the area, which aids healing and reduces symptoms.