NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has prescribed NPH insulin for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates that the client knows when the peak action of the insulin occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NPH insulin peaks 4-12 hours after administration, so a snack around 3 PM helps prevent hypoglycemia during peak action.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse on the 3-11 shift is assessing the chart of a client with an abdominal aneurysm scheduled for surgery in the morning and finds that the consent form has been signed, but the client is unclear about the surgery and possible complications. Which is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon is responsible for ensuring informed consent, so contacting them to clarify the procedure and complications with the client is the most appropriate action.
Question 3 of 5
To reduce the possibility of having a baby with a neural tube defect, the client should be told to increase her intake of folic acid. Dietary sources of folic acid include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Folic acid is found in foods like dried beans, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts. These help reduce the risk of neural tube defects like spina bifida when consumed before and during early pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
The first exercise that should be performed by the client who had a mastectomy 1 day earlier is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Squeezing a ball is a gentle initial exercise to restore arm mobility.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected diverticulitis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: fever and left lower quadrant pain are common in diverticulitis due to inflammation in the sigmoid colon