NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing assessment of a client with osteomyelitis of the left great toe reveals pain with partial weight-bearing, unsteady gait, and fever. The priority nursing diagnosis for the client is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Risk for injury is the priority due to unsteady gait and pain, which increase the likelihood of falls in a client with osteomyelitis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with asthma about the use of a peak flow meter. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: Recording the highest of three readings ensures accuracy, and cleaning the meter weekly prevents contamination.
Question 3 of 5
The sense of hearing is assessed using which standardized test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Rinne test is a standardized test used to assess hearing by comparing air and bone conduction using a tuning fork.
Question 4 of 5
The mother of a child with newly diagnosed Duchenne's muscular dystrophy asks how her child developed the disease. The nurse formulates a response incorporating which of the following statements about its transmission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive disorder, typically carried by females and transmitted to male children, who are more likely to express the disease.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of asthma is prescribed a metered-dose inhaler with albuterol. The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shaking the inhaler well before use ensures proper mixing of the medication for effective delivery.