NCLEX-RN Practice Questions with Rationales |
Verified Q&A for US Nursing Licensure Exam
1. A nurse is caring for a client who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes that the
client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death. Which of the following
processes explains this phenomenon?
a. Rigor mortis
b. Postmortem decomposition
c. Algor mortis
d. Livor mortis
2. A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output. During the last shift, the client has had ½
cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc of water. The client
has urinated 250 cc and has had 2 bowel movements. What is this client's intake and output for
this shift?
a. 420 cc intake, 250 cc output
b. 300 cc intake, 250 cc output
c. 550 cc intake, 550 cc output
d. 300 cc intake, 550 cc output
3. A client has developed a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the following symptoms might the
nurse most likely see with this condition?
a. Cracks at the corners of the mouth
b. Altered mental status
c. Bleeding gums and loose teeth
d. Anorexia and diarrhea
,4. Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform for a female client who is
incontinent with impaired skin integrity?
a. Turn the client at least every 8 hours
b. Apply lotion to the skin before a bath
,c. Provide perineal care after the client uses the bathroom
d. Bathe the client every 3 days
5. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems?
a. A pregnant client
b. A client with diabetes
c. A client receiving chemotherapy
d. Both b and c
6. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may
cause discomfort for a client?
a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds
b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed
c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath
d. Position the client prone
7. A nurse is caring for a client with ariboflavinosis. Which of the following foods should the
nurse serve this client?
a. Citrus fruits
b. Milk
, c. Fish
d. Potatoes
Verified Q&A for US Nursing Licensure Exam
1. A nurse is caring for a client who died approximately one hour ago. The nurse notes that the
client's temperature has decreased in the last hour since his death. Which of the following
processes explains this phenomenon?
a. Rigor mortis
b. Postmortem decomposition
c. Algor mortis
d. Livor mortis
2. A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output. During the last shift, the client has had ½
cup of gelatin, a skinless chicken breast, 1 cup of green beans, and 300 cc of water. The client
has urinated 250 cc and has had 2 bowel movements. What is this client's intake and output for
this shift?
a. 420 cc intake, 250 cc output
b. 300 cc intake, 250 cc output
c. 550 cc intake, 550 cc output
d. 300 cc intake, 550 cc output
3. A client has developed a vitamin C deficiency. Which of the following symptoms might the
nurse most likely see with this condition?
a. Cracks at the corners of the mouth
b. Altered mental status
c. Bleeding gums and loose teeth
d. Anorexia and diarrhea
,4. Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform for a female client who is
incontinent with impaired skin integrity?
a. Turn the client at least every 8 hours
b. Apply lotion to the skin before a bath
,c. Provide perineal care after the client uses the bathroom
d. Bathe the client every 3 days
5. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems?
a. A pregnant client
b. A client with diabetes
c. A client receiving chemotherapy
d. Both b and c
6. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may
cause discomfort for a client?
a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds
b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed
c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath
d. Position the client prone
7. A nurse is caring for a client with ariboflavinosis. Which of the following foods should the
nurse serve this client?
a. Citrus fruits
b. Milk
, c. Fish
d. Potatoes
