NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Prep Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Vitamin D. Fat-soluble vitamins are those that can be stored in the body, allowing excess amounts to be stored for later use. While this storage ability can help prevent deficiencies, it also poses a risk of toxicity. The fat-soluble vitamins are A, E, D, and K.
Choice A, Vitamin C, is water-soluble, not fat-soluble.
Choice C, Vitamin B-6, and
Choice D, Riboflavin, are also water-soluble vitamins and not fat-soluble.
Question 2 of 5
Patients have a right to ______________.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients have a legal right to access all of their health-related information. This includes details about their health condition, treatment options, test results, and any other relevant data. Providing patients with all their health-related information empowers them to make informed decisions about their care, promotes transparency in the healthcare process, and respects their autonomy.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they restrict the information patients should receive based on assumptions or limitations, which goes against the principle of patient autonomy and their right to access their complete health-related information.
Question 3 of 5
Nursing care plans are _______________?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nursing care plans are comprehensive documents created by registered nurses to outline individualized care for patients. These plans serve as guidelines for all members of the nursing team, including nursing assistants, to ensure consistent and quality care.
Choice A is incorrect as CNAs typically assist in implementing the care plan rather than creating it.
Choice C is incorrect as nursing care plans are utilized by all members of the nursing team, not exclusive to only nurses.
Choice D is incorrect as nursing assistants also utilize nursing care plans to provide patient care effectively.
Question 4 of 5
Which contraindication should be assessed for prior to administering an immunization to a child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Before administering immunizations to children, it is crucial to assess for contraindications. A depressed immune system, such as that seen in conditions like HIV or due to chemotherapy, is a significant contraindication. Immunizations may not be safe or effective in children with compromised immune systems. Mild cold symptoms, although not ideal, are not a contraindication for routine immunizations. Chronic asthma, while a consideration, is not a direct contraindication for routine immunizations. Allergy to eggs is a contraindication for specific vaccines, such as influenza vaccine that is grown in eggs, but it is not a contraindication for all immunizations.
Question 5 of 5
A client has died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes that the client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since their death. Which of the following processes explains this phenomenon?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Algor mortis occurs after death when the body's circulation stops, and the client's temperature begins to fall. The client's temperature will drop by approximately 1.8 degrees per hour until it reaches room temperature. During algor mortis, the client's skin gradually loses its elasticity. Rigor mortis refers to the stiffening of the body after death due to chemical changes in the muscles. Postmortem decomposition is the breakdown of tissues after death. Livor mortis is the pooling of blood in the dependent parts of the body, causing a purple-red discoloration.