NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 20-year-old single parent brings her 3-year-old son into the emergency department because he 'fell.' The child has bruises on his face, arms, and legs; his mother says that she did not witness the fall. The nurse suspects child abuse. While examining the child, the mother says, 'Sometimes I guess I'm pretty rough with him. I'm alone, and I just don't know how to manage him.' The nurse should ask the mother if she would find it helpful to have a referral to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A parenting education program would provide the mother with skills to manage her child's behavior appropriately, addressing potential abuse triggers and improving parenting techniques.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give to an adolescent football player with Osgood-Schlatter disease of the left knee?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying ice after activity reduces inflammation and pain in Osgood-Schlatter disease.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a fractured femur is in skeletal traction. The nurse should assess for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Fat embolism is a risk with long bone fractures, and pressure ulcers can develop due to immobility in traction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse evaluates a client's knowledge as deficient when the client makes which of the following statements about the drug dexamethasone (Decadron)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dexamethasone requires consistent dosing, and missing a dose can have significant effects, indicating a need for further instruction.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is admitted with hypoglycemia. The nurse should administer which of the following if the client is conscious?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orange juice provides fast-acting carbohydrates to raise blood glucose in a conscious client with hypoglycemia.