NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a pregnant client about nutritional needs during pregnancy. Which menu selection will best meet the nutritional needs of the pregnant client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This menu provides balanced nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and calcium, essential for pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows which of the following body systems is responsible for the production of somatostatin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatostatin is produced by the gastrointestinal system (e.g., pancreas and stomach) to regulate digestion and hormone release.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing post-op education to a client who had a splenectomy. Which statement by the client indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-splenectomy clients are at risk for infections and require vaccines like influenza, pneumococcal, and meningococcal, indicating successful teaching.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client with a suspected duodenal ulcer. The client will most likely report that his abdominal discomfort decreases when he:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eating a meal or snack neutralizes stomach acid, temporarily relieving discomfort in duodenal ulcers.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit. The nurse recognizes that to prevent sensory alteration in a client, the nurse needs to do which of the following interventions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Orienting the client and explaining care reduce sensory deprivation and confusion, while limiting visitors or consistent lighting may not be beneficial.