NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who delivered this morning tells the nurse that she plans to breastfeed her baby. The nurse is aware that successful breastfeeding is most dependent on the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The mother's desire to breastfeed is the primary factor influencing breastfeeding success.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for altered fluid balance. Which signs and symptoms of dehydration would the nurse expect to find in this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: Increased hematocrit and orthostatic hypotension are signs of dehydration due to reduced plasma volume, while bounding pulses and decreased urine specific gravity are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in a long-term care setting wants to delegate the task of ambulating an elderly client with a walker to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Before delegating a task to the UAP, the nurse should first ensure which of the following is accomplished?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must ensure the UAP is credentialed and trained per facility policy to perform the task safely, as this ensures competence and compliance with regulations.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-month-old boy with a temperature of 102°F (39°C) is brought to the emergency department by his mother. The mother tells the nurse that her son had a DPT injection one week ago, and asks if this fever is related to the immunization. The nurse’s response should be based on the knowledge that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: low-grade fever and irritability frequent response to immunization
Question 5 of 5
A client with a fractured leg is exhibiting shortness of breath, pain upon deep breathing, and hemoptysis. The nurse would determine that these clinical manifestations are indicative of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath, pleuritic pain, and hemoptysis are classic signs of pulmonary embolus, a complication of immobility from a fracture. The other conditions have different presentations.