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 is admitted to the unit 2 hours after an explosion causes burns to the face. The nurse would be most concerned with the client developing which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial burns increase the risk of laryngeal edema due to inhalation injury, which can compromise the airway and is the most immediate concern.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with COPD. Which of the associated disorders has changes that are reversible?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma is characterized by reversible airway obstruction, unlike bronchiectasis, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, which involve permanent structural changes.
Question 4 of 5
A client is being assessed for neutropenia. The client's total white blood cell count is 5200 with 45% neutrophils and 5% bands. What is the absolute neutrophil count (ANC)? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 2600
Rationale: ANC = WBC X (Neutrophils% + Bands%) = 5200 X (0.45 + 0.05) = 5200 X 0.5 = 2600.
Question 5 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.