NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 35-year-old male comes into the clinic after he strains his back at work. The nurse anticipates the physician may suggest which topical anesthetic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsaicin is a topical analgesic used for muscle pain, such as back strain. Aloe, zinc oxide, and hydrocortisone are not anesthetics.
Question 2 of 5
A client on a 72-hour psychiatric hold experiences a panic attack while getting ready for the day. The nurse should provide the following interventions ranked by priority:
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: A,D,C,E,B
Rationale: Priority order: Stay with the client (
A) for safety, reduce stimuli (
D) to calm the environment, instruct deep breathing (
C) to manage symptoms, develop coping mechanisms (E) for future prevention, and incorporate physical activity (
B) as a long-term strategy.
Question 3 of 5
A 35-year-old male comes into the clinic after he strains his back at work. The nurse anticipates the physician may suggest which topical anesthetic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsaicin is a topical analgesic used for muscle pain, such as back strain. Aloe, zinc oxide, and hydrocortisone are not anesthetics.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about self-care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: avoiding swimming or bathing alone reduces the risk of injury during a seizure
Question 5 of 5
A non-immune nurse should not be assigned a client who has which of the vaccine-preventable airborne diseases? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Tuberculosis and smallpox are airborne, vaccine-preventable diseases posing risks to non-immune nurses. Influenza and pertussis are primarily droplet-transmitted.