NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Prep Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While caring for Mrs. Thomas, you see a notation on the nursing care plan that states 'ambulate at least 10 yards qid'. This patient will be assisted with ambulation at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is to assist the patient with ambulation at 10 am, 2 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm as qid stands for four times per day. This schedule is commonly followed in healthcare facilities to ensure regular ambulation and exercise for the patient.
Choices A, B, and C do not cover all the specified times for ambulation as indicated by the qid notation on the care plan.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes footdrop?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Footdrop results in the foot becoming permanently fixed in a plantar flexion position, not dorsiflexion. This position points the toes downward. The client may be unable to put weight on the foot, making ambulation difficult. Footdrop can be caused by immobility or chronic illnesses that cause muscle changes, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
Choice A is incorrect because footdrop leads to plantar flexion, not dorsiflexion.
Choice C is incorrect as it describes a different condition known as 'toe fanning.'
Choice D is incorrect as it describes an external rotation of the heel, which is not a characteristic of footdrop.
Question 4 of 5
A client is having difficulties reading an educational pamphlet. He cannot find his glasses. In order to read the words, he must hold the pamphlet at arm's length, which allows him to read the information. Which vision deficit does this client most likely suffer from?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbyopia is a condition that occurs when the lens of the eye loses accommodation and is unable to focus light on objects nearby. As a result, clients are unable to see or read items up close but may have success when holding the same item at arm's length. Many clients with presbyopia must wear bifocals, but long-distance vision remains unaffected. Cataracts involve clouding of the eye's lens, leading to blurry vision. Glaucoma is associated with increased intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve, causing vision loss. Astigmatism is a refractive error where the cornea or lens has an irregular shape, leading to distorted or blurred vision.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a dry heat application?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is that dry heat causes the skin to dry out more quickly. When comparing dry and moist heat applications, dry heat is less likely to cause burns and skin breakdown. However, one of the disadvantages of dry heat is that it does not penetrate deeply into the tissues and may lead to faster drying out of the skin. This can have negative effects on skin integrity and overall comfort during therapy.
Choice A is incorrect because dry heat is less likely to cause burns than moist heat.
Choice B is incorrect as dry heat may not penetrate deeply into tissues.
Choice D is incorrect as dry heat is less likely to cause skin breakdown compared to moist heat.