NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be most appropriate to wear when providing direct care to a client with a cough?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask is the most appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of respiratory infections from a client with a cough, as it protects against droplet spread.
Question 2 of 5
An ICU nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via IV. The client's infusion ended 2 hours ago and the pharmacy has not yet sent another bag. The client is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and states he feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued. The nurse suspects
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of TPN can cause hypoglycemia due to persistent insulin secretion, leading to diaphoresis, tachycardia, weakness, and dizziness.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Crohn's disease. How should the nurse educate the client regarding nutrition and hydration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-calorie, low-fiber, high-protein, and high-vitamin foods support nutrition in Crohn’s disease while minimizing irritation to the inflamed bowel.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is scheduled to visit four clients. Which client should she visit first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AIDS client with fever and cough may have an acute infection like pneumonia, requiring urgent assessment.
Question 5 of 5
An infant's Apgar score is 9 at 5 minutes. The most likely cause for the deduction of one point is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blue hands and feet (acrocyanosis) are common in newborns and likely cause a 1-point deduction in the appearance category of the Apgar score.