NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with obsessive compulsive personality disorder annoys his coworkers with his rigid-perfectionistic attitude and his preoccupation with trivial details. An important nursing intervention for this client would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Setting a time schedule helps the client manage perfectionistic tendencies by structuring tasks, reducing preoccupation with trivial details.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is talking to a client and his family about hepatitis. Which of the following statements by a family member indicate understanding of the nurse's teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Hepatitis D requires hepatitis B, hepatitis A is year-round and spread via contaminated food/water, and hepatitis B is transmitted through blood/body fluids. Hepatitis D is not waterborne.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of an infant with eczema. Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cutting nails regularly prevents scratching, which can worsen eczema and lead to infections in affected skin areas.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child admitted with asthma. Upon the morning rounds, the nurse finds an O2 sat of 78%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An O2 sat of 78% indicates severe hypoxemia, so applying oxygen is the first action to stabilize the child.
Question 5 of 5
An end-of-life client receiving home hospice care states he no longer wants to eat. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In hospice care, respecting the client’s autonomy is key. Accepting the decision to stop eating and focusing on comfort aligns with end-of-life care principles.