NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on an orthopedic floor. The student nurse needs to insert an indwelling catheter into a male client. Which of the following statements by the student nurse are correct regarding insertion of the catheter? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Aseptic technique, supine positioning, and sterile lubrication are correct for catheter insertion. Inflating the balloon with 5 cc is incorrect, as most catheters require 10 cc of sterile water for balloon inflation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a long history of taking magnesium hydroxide for managing symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. Which finding in the client's medical history would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide can cause fluid retention, worsening heart failure. Other conditions are not directly affected.
Question 4 of 5
A client with AIDS has a viral load of 200 copies per ml. The nurse should interpret this finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A viral load of 200 copies/ml is low, indicating effective treatment and minimal circulating virus.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client with a 5-year-old diagnosis of plumbism. Which information in the health history is most likely related to the development of plumbism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stained-glass work often involves lead, increasing the risk of lead poisoning (plumbism).