NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client on a 72-hour psychiatric hold experiences a panic attack while getting ready for the day. The nurse should provide the following interventions ranked by priority:
Correct Answer: A,D,C,E,B
Rationale: Priority order: Stay with the client (
A) for safety, reduce stimuli (
D) to calm the environment, instruct deep breathing (
C) to manage symptoms, develop coping mechanisms (E) for future prevention, and incorporate physical activity (
B) as a long-term strategy.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse is making assignments for the day. After accepting the assignment to a client with leukemia, the nurse tells the charge nurse that her child has chickenpox. Which initial action should the charge nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking if the nurse has had chickenpox determines her immunity, as non-immune nurses risk transmitting varicella to an immunocompromised leukemia patient.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a respiratory unit. Upon receiving the following client reports, which client should be seen first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema and neck vein distention in a bronchitis client suggest heart failure, a critical condition requiring immediate assessment. The other clients are stable or less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse on the 3-11 shift is assessing the chart of a client with an abdominal aneurysm scheduled for surgery in the morning and finds that the consent form has been signed, but the client is unclear about the surgery and possible complications. Which is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon is responsible for ensuring informed consent, so contacting them to clarify the procedure and complications with the client is the most appropriate action.
Question 5 of 5
A 19-year-old male with type 1 diabetes has the flu. The nurse expects what insulin changes may be required during the illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illness increases insulin resistance due to stress hormones, often requiring more insulin to manage hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes.