NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving end-of-life care and tells the nurse that he has not always lived the way he should have or treated his children well. Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting that the client has regrets (
B) is empathetic and opens further discussion without judgment. Asking for details (
A), dismissing concerns (
C), or suggesting forgiveness (
D) may not be appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A critically injured woman is rushed to the ER. She needs an immediate blood transfusion, and there is no time to crossmatch blood type. The nurse anticipates the physician will call for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor, safe for emergency transfusions without crossmatching, minimizing reaction risk.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a missed abortion at 29 weeks gestation is admitted to the hospital. The client will most likely be treated with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dinoprostone is used to induce uterine contractions and facilitate expulsion in a missed abortion.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 27-year-old client in active labor. After reviewing the fetal heart tone strip shown, the nurse should take which action first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning the client is the first step to improve fetal oxygenation if the fetal heart tone strip shows distress, as it is non-invasive and may resolve the issue.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods, if selected by the mother with a child with celiac, would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rice cereal is gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based foods.