NCLEX-RN
RN Physiological Adaptation NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What physical activity is recommended for a school-age child with asthma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Indoor swimming (
B) is recommended for asthma due to warm, humid air reducing bronchospasm. Running (
A), soccer (
C), and basketball (
D) may trigger symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is on 2 L/minute of oxygen via nasal cannula. The nurse understands that this flow rate corresponds to which FiO2?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nasal cannula at 2 L/min delivers ~28% FiO2 (
B), calculated as 21% (room air) + 4% per liter.
Question 3 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with gout asks the nurse about the condition. Which statement should the nurse include in teaching for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding high-purine foods like organ meats and shellfish (
B) reduces uric acid and gout flare-ups. Aspirin (
A) may increase uric acid, Lasix (
C) is not indicated, and alcohol (
D) can trigger attacks.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old boy who presented to the ED after a penetrating injury from a BB gun. The client is diagnosed with a hyphema. The nurse proceeds to place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position (
B) reduces intraocular pressure and prevents blood pooling in hyphema. Flat (
A) or Trendelenburg's (
C) may increase pressure, and lateral (
D) is not standard.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a basilar artery stroke. The nurse would expect which signs and symptoms in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Basilar artery stroke affects the brainstem, causing impaired consciousness, visual loss, bilateral sensory/motor dysfunction, and pupil abnormalities (
C). Other options (A, B,
D) describe cortical or other stroke types.