NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the best indicator of the diagnosis of HIV?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Western Blot is the most specific test for confirming HIV diagnosis after a positive ELISA.
Question 2 of 5
A 23-year-old woman who is 16 weeks pregnant is seen by the nurse for a routine maternal-child clinic appointment. The client has had erratically controlled type 1 diabetes since 12 years old. The client asks the nurse if she is at risk during her pregnancy. The nurse instructs the client she should do which of the following actions to limit complications for both her and her baby? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Healthy eating, taking insulin as directed, and monitoring blood sugar before meals help control diabetes and reduce pregnancy complications. Exercise is generally encouraged, not avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Crohn's disease requires TPN to provide adequate nutrition. The nurse finds the TPN bag empty. What fluid would the nurse select to hang until another bag is prepared in the pharmacy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: D10W provides dextrose to prevent hypoglycemia, a risk when TPN (high in glucose) is abruptly stopped. Saline or other fluids don't provide necessary glucose.
Question 4 of 5
A client with AIDS has impaired nutrition because of diarrhea. Which diet selection by the client would indicate a need for further teaching of foods that can worsen the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw vegetables in a tossed salad can exacerbate diarrhea in AIDS patients. Baked chicken, broiled fish, and steamed rice are easier to digest and less likely to worsen diarrhea.
Question 5 of 5
A pediatric client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of diarrhea caused by an infection with salmonella. Which of the following most likely contributed to the child's illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turtles are common carriers of Salmonella, which can be transmitted to children through handling, leading to gastrointestinal infection.