NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has received a dose of dimenhydrinate. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client obtains relief of which problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dimenhydrinate is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, and nausea and vomiting that accompany motion sickness. None of the other options are associated with the described symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
An older infant who has been injured in an automobile accident is to wear a splint on the injured leg. The mother reports that the infant has become mobile even while wearing the splint. The nurse should advise the mother to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing unsafe items ensures the infant's safety while mobile in a splint, preventing further injury. The other options are unnecessary or impractical.
Question 3 of 5
You are asked by your supervisor to take photographs of the residents and their family members who are attending a holiday dinner and celebration at your long term care facility. What should you do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking photographs without the explicit consent of all residents and family members violates their privacy rights under HIPAA . Consent must be obtained to ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of celiac disease about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheat contains gluten, which must be avoided in celiac disease to prevent intestinal damage.
Question 5 of 5
Which test result should the nurse review to determine the compatibility of blood from two different donors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The indirect Coombs' test detects circulating antibodies against red blood cells (RBCs) and is the screening component of a prescription to 'type and screen' a client's blood. This test is used in addition to the ABO typing, which is normally done to determine blood type. The Rh factor is determined at the same time as the ABO type. The direct Coombs' test is used to detect idiopathic hemolytic anemia by detecting the presence of autoantibodies against the client's RBCs.