NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 4-year-old girl has been transferred to a step-down recovery room after a tonsillectomy yesterday. The nurse should place the child in what position while she sleeps?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying position post-tonsillectomy promotes drainage of secretions, reducing airway obstruction risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a CVP monitor in place. Which would be included in the nursing care plan for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CVP readings outside 3-8 cm of water may indicate fluid imbalance or catheter issues, requiring physician notification to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old girl has been transferred to a step-down recovery room after a tonsillectomy yesterday. The nurse should place the child in what position while she sleeps?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying position post-tonsillectomy promotes drainage of secretions, reducing airway obstruction risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client is taking nebulizer treatments for asthma, and the nurse is instructing the client in the correct method for measuring peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR) after treatment. The nurse prepares the meter with the indicator at the base of the scale. Place the following steps (Roman numerals) in the correct order from first to last.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A,D,B,C
Rationale: PEFR sequence: Sit/stand (I), take deep breath (IV), place meter in mouth (II), expel air forcefully (III).
Question 5 of 5
Intra-arterial chemotherapy primarily benefits the client by applying greater concentrations of medication directly to the malignant tumor. An additional benefit of intra-arterial chemotherapy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intra-arterial chemotherapy can treat micro-metastases by delivering high drug concentrations to the tumor and surrounding areas.