NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia following surgery. Which statement by a family member indicates that the nurse needs to do further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only the client should press the PCA button to prevent overdosing. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse has several elderly clients in her case load. Which of the following clients is most likely to be a victim of elder abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with Alzheimer's disease are at higher risk for elder abuse due to cognitive impairment, dependency, and potential behavioral challenges, which can strain caregivers.
Question 3 of 5
A client with cancer is experiencing a common side effect of chemotherapy administration. Which laboratory assessment finding would cause the most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 100,000/mm^3 indicates thrombocytopenia, a common chemotherapy side effect, increasing bleeding risk and requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator used to relieve acute asthma symptoms
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client who has had an eye removed in the proper procedure for inserting a prosthetic eye. Place the following steps of prosthetic-eye insertion (in Roman numerals) in the correct sequence from the first to the last.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: F,D,A,B,C,E
Rationale: The correct sequence for inserting a prosthetic eye is: Cleanse the prosthetic eye (VI), identify landmarks (IV), raise the upper eyelid (I), pull the lower eyelid down (II), slide the prosthesis under the upper eyelid (III), and check positioning (V). This ensures proper hygiene and alignment.