NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 19-year-old female is admitted to the psychiatric floor after a suicide attempt 3 days ago. With client safety a priority, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the client near the nursing station allows close monitoring without isolation, balancing safety and autonomy. Constant staff presence is resource-intensive and not always necessary.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client's wife tells a nurse she is concerned because her husband insists on talking about past events. The nurse assesses the client and finds him alert, oriented, and responsive to questions. Which statement should the nurse make to the client's wife?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflecting on past events is a normal part of aging, especially in older adults, and this response reassures the wife while providing accurate information.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. During examination, the nurse notes a papular lesion on the perineum. Which initial action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A papular lesion on the perineum during labor could indicate an infectious process (e.g., herpes), so reporting it to the doctor is the most appropriate initial action.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a laparoscopic appendectomy. The client reports shoulder pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: shoulder pain after laparoscopic surgery is often due to referred pain from residual carbon dioxide used during the procedure
Question 5 of 5
When drawing up a dosage of subcutaneous heparin, how much air should be drawn into the syringe after the correct dosage is obtained?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An air lock of 0.2-0.3 mL (
C) is used in subcutaneous heparin injections to ensure the full dose is delivered and to prevent leakage.