NCLEX TEST BANK FOR NCLEX-RN 2025-2026 300 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
1. A 43-year-old African American male is admitted with sickle cell
anemia. The nurse plans to assess circulation in the lower extremities every two hours. Which of the
following outcome criteria?
would the nurse use?
❍ A. Body temperature of 99°F or less
❍ B. Toes moved in active range of motion
❍ C. Sensation reported when soles of feet are touched
❍ D. Capillary refill of < 3 seconds
2. A 30-year-old male from Haiti is brought to the emergency department in sickle cell
crisis. What is the best position for this client? ❍ A. Side-lying with knees flexed
❍ B. Knee-chest
❍ C. High Fowler’s with knees flexed
❍ D. Semi-Fowler’s with legs extended on the bed
3. A 25-year-old male is admitted in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions
would be of highest priority for this client?
❍ A. Taking hourly blood pressures with mechanical cuff
❍ B. Encouraging fluid intake of at least 200mL per hour
❍ C. Position in high Fowler’s with knee gatch raised
❍ D. Administering Tylenol as ordered
4. Which of the following foods would the nurse encourage the client in sickle cell crisis
to eat?
❍ A. Steak
❍ B. Cottage cheese
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❍ C. Popsicle ❍
D. Lima beans
Quick Answer: 223
Detailed Answer: 225
Quick Answer: 223
Detailed Answer: 225
Quick Answer: 223
Detailed Answer: 225
Quick Answer: 223
Detailed Answer: 225
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