NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor type, safe for transfusion in emergencies when B negative blood is unavailable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse on an orthopedic unit is assigned to care for four clients with displaced bone fractures. Which client will not be treated with the use of traction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ankle fractures are typically managed with immobilization or surgery, not traction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with mothers and newborns. When educating a new mother about security measures to protect her infant, which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the nurse about anyone removing the infant (
C) enhances security. Unattended time (
A), hospital attire (
B), or ID alone (
D) are not sufficient safeguards.
Question 4 of 5
A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to see INITIALLY?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: may be confused and stuporous
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for chest pain. The client is oriented to person and place, but is often confused about the month of the year or what season it is. A family member tells the nurse, 'I'd like for you to sign as a witness on my mother's living will, in case something happens to her and we need to make health care decisions for her.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s confusion raises concerns about her capacity to understand the living will, which must be addressed before witnessing to ensure validity.