NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anemia and vomiting are not cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. Polyuria and polydipsia are the cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. Irritability relieved by feeding water, not formula, is a common sign, but not the cardinal sign, of diabetes insipidus. Hypothermia and azotemia are signs, but not cardinal signs, of diabetes insipidus.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of chronic sinusitis about self-care. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A humidifier keeps nasal passages moist, reducing irritation and promoting drainage in chronic sinusitis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of pancreatitis is admitted with complaints of nausea. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antiemetics relieve nausea in pancreatitis, improving comfort and preventing dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
The home care nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client with deficiencies in folic acid. Which foods will increase the clients' folic acid level?
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Folic acid-rich foods include broccoli (
A), cabbage (
B), and dried fruit (
D). Chicken (
C), white bread (E), and milk (F) are low in folate.
Question 5 of 5
Which term describes the play activity of the preschool aged child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preschool-aged children (3–5 years) typically engage in associative play, where they play together with shared activities but without formal rules or organization. Cooperative play develops later, parallel play is common in toddlers, and solitary play is seen in younger children.