NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of renal calculi. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain management is the priority for renal calculi due to the severe pain associated with stone passage.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered that a client recovering from back surgery be logrolled. The client has a draw sheet in place, and the nurse and an assistant are positioned with one on each side of the bed. Place the steps to logrolling (Roman numerals) in the correct sequence from first to last.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: D,B,A,C
Rationale: Logrolling sequence: Cross arms (IV) to secure them, place pillow between knees (II) for alignment, roll patient (I), then place pillows along back (III) for support.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients who are experiencing pain. Which client is the priority for the nurse to see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe chest pain from an acute MI is life-threatening, making this client the priority for immediate assessment and intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing post-op education to a client who had a splenectomy. Which statement by the client indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-splenectomy clients are at risk for infections and require vaccines like influenza, pneumococcal, and meningococcal, indicating successful teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A client who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following signs and symptoms does the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: PTSD symptoms include recurring flashbacks (
A), detachment (
B), anger (
C), and nightmares (E). Hyperacute memory (
D) is not typical, and excessive sleeping (F) is less common than insomnia in PTSD.