NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which client is at the greatest risk of developing colon cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous cancer history, especially treated with chemotherapy, increases colon cancer risk due to potential genetic or environmental factors. Age over 50 also elevates risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with a facial stroke. Which diet selection would be suited to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soft foods like split pea soup, mashed potatoes, and pudding are easier to swallow for a client with a facial stroke, reducing the risk of aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
A client is confused after receiving morphine for analgesia and repeatedly tries to pull out the intravenous (IV) line in her left arm. Which of the following actions is the best initial solution?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Camouflaging the IV and providing a safe alternative (
A) is a least-restrictive, non-invasive initial approach to prevent the client from pulling out the IV. Restraints (B,
C) should be a last resort, and discontinuing the IV (
D) is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client on the proper technique to use an inhaler with a spacer for asthma management. Which action by the client would require intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the inhaler over the tongue obstructs the airway; lips should seal around the mouthpiece with the tongue underneath. Other actions are correct.
Question 5 of 5
All of the following are risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing an infant on their back to sleep reduces SIDS risk. Low birth weight, young maternal age, and maternal smoking are known risk factors.