Fundamentals NCLEX RN Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
Following a detailed conversation between a nurse and a client regarding autologous blood donations, which of the following statements, if made by the client, would indicate the need for additional education on the topic?
A. Autologous donations require a health care provider's (HCP) order
B. There is no age limitation for autologous blood donations
C. I can begin autologous blood donations five weeks before my surgery date and continue up until 72 hours before surgery
D. My autologous blood donation will be screened for infectious diseases
Explanation: There are age limitations for autologous blood donations, typically excluding very young or elderly patients due to health risks. The other statements are correct: a provider's order is required, donations can start five weeks and stop 72 hours before surgery, and blood is screened for infectious diseases.
Question 2 of 5.
Which of the following responses should the nurse avoid when communicating with a client who has just received a poor prognosis? Select all that apply.
A. My mother has the same thing.
B. I'll sit with you for a while.
C. I think you should try having surgery.
D. Don't cry, everything is going to be okay.
E. Do you have any questions for me right now?
Explanation: Avoid personal anecdotes, medical advice, or minimizing emotions, as they dismiss the client's feelings. Offering presence and open-ended questions are therapeutic.
Question 3 of 5.
The nurse is ambulating a client who is wearing a gait belt. The client begins to fall. The nurse should take which appropriate action to minimize injury?
A. Hold the gait belt, extend one leg, let the client slide against the leg, and lower the client to the floor.
B. Let go of the gait belt, grab the client under each arm, and gently lower the client to the floor.
C. Grasp the gait belt, and instruct the client to fall gently down to the floor in a side-lying position.
D. Hold the gait belt, and lower the client to the floor by using a narrow base of support.
Explanation: Using the gait belt to guide the client against the nurse's leg minimizes injury. Letting go, instructing a side-lying fall, or using a narrow base increases risk.
Question 4 of 5.
The nurse is teaching a client about a vegan diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend for this diet? Select all that apply.
A. Legumes
B. Tofu
C. Almonds
D. Prunes
E. Baked fish
F. Grapefruit
Explanation: Vegan diets exclude animal products, so legumes, tofu, almonds, prunes, and grapefruit are suitable. Baked fish is not vegan.
Question 5 of 5.
Which of the following clients would most likely benefit from contralateral stimulation as a nonpharmacological comfort intervention to decrease pain?
A. A 36-year-old client with abdominal pain
B. A 56-year-old client with a below-the-knee amputation and phantom limb pain
C. A 76-year-old client with terminal cancer
D. An 84-year-old client with severe arthritis
Explanation: Contralateral stimulation, rubbing the opposite limb, is effective for phantom limb pain by altering pain perception. It is less effective for visceral, cancer, or arthritic pain.