NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. The nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (semi-upright) reduces preload and eases breathing in heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The physician is calling in an order for ampicillin for a neonate. The nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Writing the order, repeating it back, and confirming with the physician ensure accuracy and safety for a telephone order.
Question 3 of 5
A client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 1 day earlier has a three-way Foley catheter inserted for continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following statements best explains why continuous irrigation is used after TURP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous irrigation prevents clot formation and obstruction in the catheter, ensuring proper drainage post-TURP.
Question 4 of 5
A therapeutic milieu is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A therapeutic milieu is a structured environment designed to promote healing and recovery through consistency, safety, and therapeutic interactions.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of pancreatitis is admitted with abdominal pain. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated amylase and lipase are hallmark laboratory findings in pancreatitis due to pancreatic enzyme release.