NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the intensive care unit after falling on an icy sidewalk and striking the right side of the head. An MRI revealed a right-sided epidural hematoma. Which physical force explains the location of the client's injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A coup injury occurs at the site of impact, explaining the right-sided epidural hematoma from striking the right side of the head.
Question 2 of 5
A client weighing 150 pounds has received burns over 50% of his body at 1200 hours. Using the Parkland formula, calculate the expected amount of fluid that the client should receive by 2000 hours.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parkland formula: 4 mL × kg × % TBSA. Weight = 150 lb ÷ 2.2 = 68 kg. 4 × 68 × 50 = 13,600 mL total. Half (6,800 mL) is given in the first 8 hours (1200 to 2000).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be most appropriate to wear when providing direct care to a client with a cough?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask is the most appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of respiratory infections from a client with a cough, as it protects against droplet spread.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a manic client in the seclusion room, and it is time for lunch. It is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: should eat at regular time; remain in the seclusion room for client’s safety
Question 5 of 5
An elderly client is diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. Which finding differentiates interstitial cystitis from other forms of cystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interstitial cystitis is characterized by chronic pelvic pain and urinary symptoms with sterile urine, as it is not caused by bacterial infection, unlike other forms of cystitis.