NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A mother called the physician's office to ask if it would help relieve her small daughter's abdominal pain if she gave an enema and placed a heating pad on the abdomen. Her daughter has a fever and has vomited twice. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat and enemas are contraindicated where severe abdominal pain is suspected because they increase intestinal motility and the risk of perforation, especially with fever and vomiting.
Question 2 of 5
A client delivered a stillborn male at term. An appropriate action of the nurse would be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is not a supportive statement. There are also no data to indicate the family's religious beliefs. Seeing their baby assists the parents in the grieving process. This gives them the opportunity to say 'good-bye.' Parents need time to get to know their baby. This is not a comforting statement when a baby has died. There are also no guarantees that the couple will be able to have another child.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease about levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet). Which instruction should be included?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa can cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoiding driving until effects are known ensures safety. It is best taken with food, improvement is gradual, and it is taken regularly, not as needed.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa refuses to eat lunch. The most therapeutic response by the nurse to her refusal is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Setting limits assures the client that staff has genuine concern for her safety and well-being. Giving her an actual choice will give the client an increased sense of control over her life and avoid an argument or power struggle.
Question 5 of 5
Before administering eardrops to a toddler,the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The toddler’s developmental level affects cooperation and ability to follow instructions during eardrop administration. Age is a factor but less specific and weight or understanding are secondary to developmental considerations.