NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 3-year-old child had a PPD skin test 2 days ago. When the mother brings the child back to the clinic to have the nurse check the results, the nurse notes a 10 mm area of induration. This is considered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 10 mm induration 48-72 hours post-PPD is positive in children, indicating TB exposure, especially in high-risk groups.
Question 2 of 5
The client is newly diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knowledge deficit is a priority, as education on managing juvenile diabetes is critical for long-term health and compliance.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a cervical fracture is placed in traction. Which type of traction will be utilized at the time of discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Halo traction is used for cervical fractures and can be maintained post-discharge for stabilization.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to admit a client from the emergency department with tuberculosis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate in caring for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D, E, F
Rationale: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions, standard precautions, negative airflow rooms, and N95/PAPR use due to respiratory transmission. Fall precautions are not specific, and droplet precautions are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client 2 hours post-delivery who is unable to void. Which of the following nursing interventions should be considered initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating the bladder assesses for distention, which may indicate urinary retention, guiding further interventions without immediately resorting to invasive measures.