NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse when he can return to work. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three negative sputum cultures indicate the client is no longer contagious, allowing safe return to work after tuberculosis treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of schizophrenia, alcohol abuse, bipolar disorder, and noncompliance with treatment and medications. The client has also been arrested in the past for violent behavior. Which action by the nurse is the most important when caring for a potentially violent client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining an open pathway to the door ensures the nurse’s safety if the client becomes violent, prioritizing personal safety.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse notices another nurse on the floor reading the chart of a client who is not under her care. When confronted, the nurse says, 'This client is my neighbor, and I'm just concerned about him.' Which is the correct response by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accessing a chart without a care-related purpose violates HIPAA and patient privacy, regardless of personal relationships.
Question 4 of 5
A client in the prenatal clinic is assessed to have a blood pressure of 180/96. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe hypertension (180/96) poses a risk to fetal well-being, prioritizing fetal heart tone assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is receiving depot injections of Haldol Deconate (haloperidol decanoate). The client should be told to return for his next injection in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haldol Decanoate is a long-acting depot injection typically administered every 4 weeks for maintenance therapy in schizophrenia.