NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining the signed consent form is the nurse's primary responsibility to ensure informed consent before surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A client with diabetes mellitus has a prescription for Glucotrol XL (glipizide). The client should be instructed to take the medication:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucotrol XL (glipizide) is an oral hypoglycemic agent that works best when taken with breakfast to manage blood glucose levels throughout the day.
Question 3 of 5
A triage nurse is reviewing messages from four clients. The nurse's priority is which client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jaw and back pain intensifying rapidly in a 42-year-old female suggests a possible myocardial infarction, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
After attending a company picnic, several clients are admitted to the emergency room with E. coli food poisoning. The most likely source of infection is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Undercooked hamburger is a common source of E. coli, particularly strains like O157:H7, which can contaminate ground beef.
Question 5 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm is the primary physiological alteration in asthma, leading to airway narrowing.