NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted for an CAT scan. The nurse should question the client regarding:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pregnancy is a contraindication for a CAT scan due to radiation risks to the fetus.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postcholecystectomy client who had the T-tube removed this AM. Two hours after removal of the T-tube, the nurse notes that the 4x4 dressing covering the stab site is saturated with dark, greenish-yellow drainage. It is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: expected that a stab wound will continue to drain until the wound seals; nurse should keep wound clean and dry
Question 3 of 5
A neonate has severe congenital abnormalities that make death imminent, and the NICU team believes that further attempts at treatment or feeding are not warranted and that palliative care only should be provided. When speaking with the parents about this, which of the following is the best approach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focusing on comfort measures (
B) communicates compassionately that palliative care prioritizes the neonate's comfort, aligning with the parents' emotional needs. Withholding food/treatment (
A) is harsh, futility (
C) is blunt, and letting nature take its course (
D) lacks clarity.
Question 4 of 5
An 18-month-old is being discharged following hypospadias repair. Which instruction should be included in the nurse's discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding straddling activities like rocking horses prevents strain on the surgical site post-hypospadias repair.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has prescribed Gantrisin (sulfasoxazole) 1 g in divided doses for a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse should administer the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gantrisin should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal upset, and adequate fluid intake is needed to prevent crystalluria.