NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency room with severe burns of the hands, right arm, face, and neck. The nurse needs to start an IV.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left antecubital fossa is suitable for IV placement, avoiding burned areas (right hand, arm, face, neck). The foot (
C) is less ideal due to infection risk, and the left forearm (
D) may be too close to burn sites.
Question 2 of 5
A 72-year-old client with a new colostomy is being evaluated at the clinic today for constipation. When discussing diet with the client, the nurse recognizes that which one of the following foods most likely caused this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fried, greasy food, such as fried chicken, will produce diarrhealike stools in individuals with all types of GI ostomies. Eggs will cause odor-producing stools in individuals with all types of GI ostomies. Tapioca and rice products will cause constipation in individuals with all types of GI ostomies. Cabbage will cause odor-producing and flatus-producing stools in individuals with all types of GI ostomies.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of trigeminal neuralgia is admitted with complaints of facial pain. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe facial pain, so administering analgesics is the priority to relieve discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage. Which vital sign change is most likely to be observed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Postpartum hemorrhage causes significant blood loss leading to tachycardia (to compensate for reduced volume) and hypotension (from decreased perfusion). Both are common vital sign changes.
Question 5 of 5
When a client arrives on the labor and delivery unit, she informs the nurse that she has been having contractions for the last 5 hours. Now the pain is constant and not cyclical as it was earlier. The nurse considers the possibility of uterine rupture. Which of the following symptoms would be consistent with a uterine rupture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the event of a uterine rupture, an abdominal examination would likely reveal rigidity or tenderness, indicating a serious complication.