NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been recently diagnosed with unsuccessful immunodiffence (MIDS) inquires about hospice services. The nurse explains that hospice care is appropriate:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hospice care is appropriate for clients with a terminal illness and a prognosis of weeks to months, regardless of the specific diagnosis. It is not limited to cancer or all AIDS stages, nor solely based on readiness to discuss prognosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting a primary health care provider with abdominal paracentesis. What position should the nurse assist the client into for this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For abdominal paracentesis, the nurse should position the client in either a semi-Fowler's position or an upright position on the edge of the bed with the feet resting on a stool and the back well supported. This position allows the intestine to float posteriorly and helps prevent laceration during catheter insertion. None of the remaining options suggest the correct position.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a suspected stroke is admitted to the emergency department. What is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing neurological status is the priority to establish a baseline and detect changes in a suspected stroke, guiding urgent interventions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a cholecystectomy. Which of the following positions is most appropriate for this client in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion and reduces pressure on the surgical site after cholecystectomy.
Question 5 of 5
What is the term that is used to describe a healthcare related incident or accident that may have possibly led to client harm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An adverse event is a healthcare-related incident that may have led to client harm, such as medication errors or falls.