NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The pediatric nurse charts that the parents of a 4-year-old child are very anxious. Which observation would indicate to the nurse unhealthy coping by these parents:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: (A, B,
C) These methods are healthy ways of dealing with anxiety. Participation minimizes feelings of helplessness and powerlessness. It is important that parents have accurate information and that they seek support from sources available to them.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer oral potassium chloride to an elderly client. Which action should the nurse take before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Potassium chloride can worsen renal function in elderly clients. Checking the creatinine level assesses kidney function to ensure safe administration. Glucose hypocalcemia and withholding food are not directly related to potassium administration.
Question 3 of 5
The physician of an alcoholic client places him on a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet. When choosing his menu, the client's best choice from the items below would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum ammonia levels can be decreased by restricting dietary protein intake. Waffles, honey, and orange juice are high in carbohydrate and low or completely lacking in protein. Butter, a concentrated fat, will provide extra calories.
Question 4 of 5
A 38-year-old pregnant woman visits her nurse practitioner for her regular prenatal checkup. She is 30 weeks' gestation. The nurse should be alert to which condition related to her age?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron-deficiency anemia can occur throughout pregnancy and is not age related. STDs can occur prior to or during pregnancy and are not age related. Intrauterine growth retardation is an abnormal process where fetal development and maturation are delayed. It is not age related. Physical risks for the pregnant client older than 35 include increased risk for PIH, cesarean delivery, fetal and neonatal mortality, and trisomy.
Question 5 of 5
Before completing a nursing diagnosis, the nurse must first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment is the first step of nursing process.