NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with cervical cancer has a radioactive implant. Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching regarding radioactive implants?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with radioactive implants can use the bedside commode if permitted, indicating understanding of mobility restrictions. Visitor limitations, catheters, and side effects depend on the specific protocol.
Question 2 of 5
The pediatric nurse charts that the parents of a 4-year-old child are very anxious. Which observation would indicate to the nurse unhealthy coping by these parents:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: (A, B,
C) These methods are healthy ways of dealing with anxiety. Participation minimizes feelings of helplessness and powerlessness. It is important that parents have accurate information and that they seek support from sources available to them.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse should be prepared to administer which of the following IV solutions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A concentration of 0.9 NS is used to correct extracellular fluid depletion.
Question 4 of 5
Joint Commission has established protocols for preventing surgical errors. Which steps are parts of that protocol?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: C, E, F
Rationale: Joint Commission protocols include marking the site with a facility-designated mark (
C), verifying patient information multiple times (E), and performing a pre-op time-out (F). Circling the site (
A) is not standard. Patient representative verification (
B) and advance directives (
D) are not part of site verification.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being admitted to the labor and delivery unit. She has had previous admissions for 'false labor.' Which clinical manifestation would be most indicative of true labor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contractions of true labor produce progressive cervical effacement and dilatation.