NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 38-year-old woman, mother of two, has a mastectomy for breast cancer. When she returns to the physician’s office a month later for a routine check-up, the nurse asks the client how she has been. Which of the following responses, if made by the client to the nurse, indicates that the client is experiencing a normal reaction to the surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: normal reaction one month later
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted for an CAT scan. The nurse should question the client regarding:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pregnancy is a contraindication for a CAT scan due to radiation risks to the fetus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has just received the change of shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A suspected subdural hematoma is a medical emergency due to potential brain compression, requiring immediate assessment to prevent deterioration.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings is associated with right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nocturnal polyuria is a classic sign of right-sided heart failure due to fluid redistribution when lying down.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client following a laryngectomy when suddenly the client becomes nonresponsive and pale, with a BP of 90/40. The initial nurse's action should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension and unresponsiveness suggest hypovolemia or shock, so increasing the normal saline infusion is the initial action to restore volume.