NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is being discharged with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), and the nurse is educating the client about home management. The client asks what he should do if the ICD fires one time but he has no other symptoms. Which of the following is the best advice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A single ICD firing without symptoms should be reported to the physician (
D) for evaluation. Calling 9-1-1 (
A) or going to the ED (
B) is unnecessary, and resuming activities (
C) may be premature.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following techniques is recommended for removing a tick from the skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using tweezers to pull the tick steadily minimizes the risk of leaving mouthparts in the skin.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant woman has experienced repeated vaginal monilial infections. When educating the client about the infection, which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Daily bathing (
A), understanding estrogen's role in yeast growth (
B), and wearing cotton panties (
C) help manage monilial infections. Panty liners (
D) may trap moisture, and avoiding panties (E) is impractical.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is making assignments for the day shift. One of the nurses is 5 months pregnant. Which of the following clients is the most appropriate assignment for this expectant nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumonia is less likely to pose a risk to a pregnant nurse compared to shingles, measles (both vaccine-preventable and highly contagious), or C. difficile (requiring strict contact precautions).
Question 5 of 5
During a pre-op assessment, the nurse would chart which finding(s) as subjective data? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Subjective data are client-reported, including statements about surgery concerns, weight loss, and pain ratings. Sweating/wringing hands and blood pressure are objective (observable/measurable).