NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client arrives from surgery following an abdominal perineal resection with a permanent ileostomy. What should be the priority nursing care during the post-op period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facilitating perineal wound drainage is the priority to prevent infection and promote healing in the immediate postoperative period, as the perineal wound is at high risk for complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on the medical-surgical unit. The student nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which action by the student nurse calls for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular insulin is the only type safe for IV administration; other insulins like NPH are not, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has verbalized the desire to commit suicide. He has a detailed, concrete plan in place. The nurse places the client on suicide precautions, which include assigning the client a 24-hour sitter. The client becomes angry and refuses the sitter. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A detailed suicide plan indicates high risk. Assigning a sitter despite refusal ensures safety, as patient consent is secondary to preventing harm.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a basal cell epithelioma. The primary cause of basal cell epithelioma is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal cell epithelioma is primarily caused by prolonged sun exposure.
Question 5 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.