NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) Nurse Practice Questions

A nurse is providing education to a patient with hypertension. Which dietary recommendation should the nurse include?

• AA. Increase sodium intake
• BB. Decrease fiber intake
• CC. Limit alcohol consumption
• DD. Increase saturated fats

A patient is experiencing shortness of breath and wheezing. What should the nurse assess first?

• AA. Skin color
• BB. Vital signs
• CC. Lung sounds
• DD. Oxygen saturation

Which action should a nurse take when caring for a patient receiving opioid pain medication?

• AA. Provide a low-fiber diet
• BB. Encourage ambulation
• CC. Monitor bowel habits
• DD. Increase fluid intake

A nurse is caring for a patient with a newly inserted central venous catheter. What is the priority nursing intervention?

• AA. Assess insertion site for bleeding
• BB. Change the dressing
• CC. Monitor for signs of infection
• DD. Measure central venous pressure

A nurse is assessing a patient with diabetes mellitus. Which finding is a priority?

• AA. Glucose level of 150 mg/dL
• BB. Patient has a deep, labored breathing pattern
• CC. Patient reports polyuria
• DD. Patient states they are feeling fatigued

During a blood transfusion, a patient develops fever and chills. What action should the nurse take first?

• AA. Monitor vital signs
• BB. Stop the transfusion
• CC. Administer antipyretics
• DD. Notify the healthcare provider

A nurse is teaching a patient about the use of a peak flow meter. What should the nurse include?

• AA. Use it to measure blood glucose levels
• BB. Use it to assess kidney function
• CC. Use it to measure blood pressure
• DD. Use it to monitor respiratory status

A nurse assesses a patient with jaundice. Which finding would the nurse expect?

• AA. Yellow sclera
• BB. Dark stools
• CC. Red-tinged urine
• DD. Pale skin