NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diet instructions should be given to the client with recurring urinary tract infections?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cranberry juice acidifies urine, reducing bacterial growth and preventing urinary tract infections.
Question 2 of 5
A client is diagnosed with bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal system. The nurse would expect the client's stools to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Black, tarry stools (melena) indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to digested blood.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following clients are at an increased risk for aspiration pneumonia EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspiration pneumonia risk is high with nasogastric feeding, mechanical ventilation, and dysphagia due to potential airway entry of material.
Total parenteral nutrition (IV) bypasses the airway, reducing aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting an elderly client following a hip replacement. Which finding requires further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A soft, low sofa can make it difficult for a client with a hip replacement to stand up safely, increasing the risk of falls or injury.
Question 5 of 5
After a train accident, the nurse is assigned to triage the injured. Based upon the triage protocol, which individual should be seen last?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Triage prioritizes life-threatening conditions. The 25-year-old with minor injuries (abrasion, swollen ankle) is the least urgent compared to potential cardiac, neurological, or traumatic injuries.