NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old is admitted for repair of a fractured femur and is placed in Bryant's traction. Which finding by the nurse indicates that the traction is working properly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Bryant's traction, the buttocks should be slightly elevated (15° off the bed) to ensure proper alignment.
Question 2 of 5
A client with pancreatic cancer has an infusion of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). The doctor has ordered for sliding-scale insulin. The most likely explanation for this order is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN is a high-glucose solution, often causing hyperglycemia, necessitating sliding-scale insulin to manage blood glucose levels.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse on an orthopedic unit is assigned to care for four clients with displaced bone fractures. Which client will not be treated with the use of traction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ankle fractures are typically managed with immobilization or surgery, not traction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis who is admitted with a flare-up. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: avoiding dairy products if lactose intolerant reduces gastrointestinal irritation in ulcerative colitis
Question 5 of 5
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to see INITIALLY?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: may be confused and stuporous