NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with genital herpes, (herpes simplex virus type 2, or HSV-2). The nurse should instruct the client that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing stress can decrease herpes outbreaks, as stress is a known trigger. Occlusive ointments may worsen lesions, antiviral therapies are effective, and herpes can be transmitted asymptomatically.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old client is in the emergency department for treatment of minor injuries from a car accident. A crisis nurse is with her because she became hysterical and was saying, 'It's my fault. My Mom is going to kill me. I don't even have a way home.' Which of the following should be the nurse's initial intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This intervention calms the client's hysteria using physical touch and breathing techniques, helping her regain composure before addressing other concerns.
Question 3 of 5
Two days after being placed in a cast for a fracture, the client suddenly develops chest pain and dyspnea. The client is confused and has an elevated temperature. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain, dyspnea, confusion, and fever suggest fat embolism syndrome, a complication of fractures, particularly within 48 hours.
Question 4 of 5
You are the nursing supervisor in a long term care facility. One of the major considerations that you apply into your practice is strict infection control prevention measures because you are knowledgeable about the fact that the normal aging process is associated with the deterioration of the body's normal defenses. Which theory of aging supports your belief that strict infection control prevention measures are necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Immunological Theory of Aging posits that the immune system weakens with age, increasing susceptibility to infections. This supports the need for strict infection control measures in a long-term care facility.
Question 5 of 5
A client asks the nurse why he was asked to complete an advance directive when he entered the hospital. The nurse's best response is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is a legal requirement in many regions for hospitals to offer patients the opportunity to complete an advance directive upon admission to ensure their wishes are documented.