NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following outcomes is most appropriate for a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective tissue perfusion related to interruption of arterial flow? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Warm extremities, reduced muscle pain, and self-care participation indicate improved perfusion; respiratory outcomes are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who is prescribed budesonide (Pulmicort). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after using budesonide prevents oral candidiasis, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 3 of 5
You assess your family as having a deficit in terms of their instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs). Which healthcare professional would you most likely refer this family to in order to address this deficit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists specialize in helping individuals improve their ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., managing finances, cooking), making them the most appropriate referral for this deficit.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has received the client assignment for the day. Which client should the nurse care for first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with a cast who experiences numbness in the fingers should be seen first because this could be a symptom of compartment syndrome. Compartment syndrome creates an emergency situation when it does occur. Within 4 to 6 hours after the onset of compartment syndrome, neurovascular and muscle damage are irreversible if treatment is not provided. The limb can become useless in 24 to 48 hours. It would be expected that the client with a wound infection will have an elevation in body temperature. A client on anticoagulant therapy for treatment of a deep vein thrombosis who experiences bleeding gums when brushing teeth should be evaluated but is not the priority. A respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute in the client with COPD is considered normal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing teenaged girls at a well child clinic. The nurse should describe the girl shown in the figure as having:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scoliosis is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine, which may be observed in a teenager. Kyphosis involves forward curvature, lordosis involves inward lumbar curvature, and normal posture lacks these abnormalities.