NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has recently lost her best friend to cancer. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm very sad about the loss of my friend.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response validates the client’s grief and encourages her to share, promoting therapeutic communication and emotional support.
Question 2 of 5
An AIDS patient has developed a fungal Fusarium infection. The nurse anticipates the physician will order
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Voriconazole is an antifungal effective against Fusarium. Combivir (antiretroviral), famciclovir (antiviral), and ciprofloxacin (antibacterial) are not appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered cultures for cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which statement is true of the collection of cultures for cytomegalovirus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh specimens are critical for accurate CMV culture results, as the virus is labile and degrades quickly.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client recently returned from surgery. The nurse is aware that the best way to assess pain is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pain scale provides a reliable, subjective measure of pain.
Question 5 of 5
A client's blood pressure is 132/84. What is the mean arterial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mean arterial pressure (MAP) = [systolic + (2 × diastolic)] ÷ 3. Calculation: [132 + (2 × 84)] ÷ 3 = [132 + 168] ÷ 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100 mmHg.
Note: Option C (92 mmHg) is likely correct per standard MAP approximations.