NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While terminating the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, which action should be avoided?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raising a new issue at termination can disrupt closure and hinder the client’s ability to process the end of the relationship.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the patient with celiac disease. In teaching about the diet, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which of the following for breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Puffed wheat contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is admitted with an above-the-knee amputation tells the nurse that his foot hurts and itches. Which response by the nurse indicates understanding of phantom limb pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phantom limb pain results from peripheral nervous system interruptions, and offering pain medication addresses the client's discomfort appropriately.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has undergone a thyroidectomy complains of numbness, tingling, and stiffness in her hands, feet, and face as well as muscle tremors, spasmodic muscle contractions, and anxiety during the postoperative period. Which laboratory tests does the nurse anticipate that the physician will request?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness, tingling, and muscle spasms post-thyroidectomy suggest hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland disruption. The physician will likely request a calcium level test (
D). Hemoglobin (
A), sodium (
B), and TSH (
C) are not directly related to these symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency room after a fall. X-rays reveal that the client has several fractured bones in the foot. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate for the fractured foot?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A plaster-of-Paris cast is typically used to stabilize foot fractures, ensuring proper alignment and healing.