NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A med-surg nurse is floating to the post-op floor for a few days. The float nurse sees one of the regular post-op nurses taking medication from the med cart and ingesting several pills. The float nurse should immediately
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to the nursing supervisor ensures prompt investigation and intervention for suspected medication diversion, maintaining patient safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client following the removal of a pituitary tumor. The nurse notes that the urinary output has increased and that the urine is very dilute. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased dilute urine suggests diabetes insipidus, a complication of pituitary surgery, requiring immediate physician notification for evaluation and treatment.
Question 3 of 5
If a client is to have a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted for intermittent feedings, which of the following is an appropriate task to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering tube feedings (
C) can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel if trained, per facility policy. Inserting (
A), verifying (
B), and repositioning (
D) require nursing judgment.
Question 4 of 5
A client in restraints is assigned to a newly graduated nurse. The nurse understands that which of the following are true regarding restraints? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, F
Rationale: Restraints include chemical, mechanical, or physical methods; bed rails are restraints if used to restrict movement; and non-restraint alternatives like active listening are preferred. Pediatric time limits and reassessment frequency vary by policy, and reapplication requires new orders.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how to do chest percussion. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cupped hands during chest percussion create a vibration that helps loosen mucus in cystic fibrosis without causing injury.