NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that if eaten by a client, which food can alter results when stool is checked for occult blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beef contains heme, which can cause a false-positive result in a fecal occult blood test. Other foods listed do not typically interfere.
Question 2 of 5
After a cardiac catheterization procedure, the nurse should ask the client to remain in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The supine position with a small pillow under the head promotes comfort and prevents bleeding from the catheter insertion site (usually femoral) after cardiac catheterization.
Question 3 of 5
If a nurse accidentally punctures a finger with a needle after withdrawing blood from a client, which of the following actions should be carried out first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the puncture with soap and water (
B) is the first step to reduce infection risk. Other actions (A, C,
D) follow.
Question 4 of 5
A client on a 72-hour psychiatric hold experiences a panic attack while getting ready for the day. The nurse should provide the following interventions ranked by priority:
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: A,D,C,E,B
Rationale: Priority order: Stay with the client (
A) for safety, reduce stimuli (
D) to calm the environment, instruct deep breathing (
C) to manage symptoms, develop coping mechanisms (E) for future prevention, and incorporate physical activity (
B) as a long-term strategy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client diagnosed with gout. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of dietary restrictions while managing gout?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beer, anchovies, and liver are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout, making avoidance appropriate.