NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Nursing Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is observing a student nurse feed a client requiring aspiration precautions. The nurse should intervene if the student
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tilting the head backward increases aspiration risk. Upright positioning, avoiding mixed textures, and seasoning food are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse plans on positioning the client's head of bed at
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 30-40 degree elevation optimizes cerebral venous drainage, reducing ICP. Lower angles may increase ICP, and 25 degrees is suboptimal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypothyroidism. The nurse should recommend that the client increase their intake of foods rich in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fiber aids digestion, often slowed in hypothyroidism. Saturated fats, calcium, and potassium are not specifically indicated.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has nausea related to prescribed chemotherapy treatments. The nurse should recommend that the client. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Room-temperature foods, low-aroma foods, and smaller portions reduce nausea. Large fluid intake with meals worsens nausea, and antiemetics should be taken proactively.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse instructed a client discharged with crutches on how to use the stairs. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding the handrail provides stability. Ascending requires leading with the stronger leg, descending with crutches and weaker leg, and rubber tips remain on.