NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rest periods help manage fatigue and muscle weakness, common in post-polio syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The biceps reflex is elicited by placing the thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and tapping it with a reflex hammer.
Question 4 of 5
The chart of a client hospitalized for a total hip repair reveals that the client is colonized with MRSA. The nurse understands that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRSA colonization means the bacteria are present without causing active infection, so the client is asymptomatic but requires contact precautions.
Question 5 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.