NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse graduated from nursing school 3 years ago. He worked at one hospital on the telemetry unit for 6 months. He then transferred to the cardiac care unit (CCU) at a teaching hospital, and has been working there for 2.5 years. According to the novice-expert model of nursing, he is considered
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per Benner’s model, a nurse with 2-3 years of focused experience (2.5 years in CCU) is competent, demonstrating efficiency and coordinated care.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent client is seen by the nurse at a school where a fatal shooting incident occurred on campus 3 months earlier. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing flashbacks, avoiding the location of the shooting, having angry outbursts, and experiencing a loss of interest in playing his favorite musical instrument. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Which intervention would be the best for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to the multidisciplinary crisis team ensures comprehensive, coordinated care for suspected PTSD, leveraging expertise beyond the nurse’s scope.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease has just been admitted to the floor. The admitting nurse reviews a list of OTC medications the client takes at home and is concerned when he sees
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mylanta contains magnesium and aluminum, which can accumulate in kidney disease, causing toxicity. Other medications are less concerning in this context.
Question 4 of 5
A 62-year-old female with osteoarthritis asks the nurse how she can ease her pain and discomfort. The nurse should include which of the following in the discharge plan for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Healthy weight, aspirin, warm compresses, and moderate exercise (e.g., walking) reduce osteoarthritis pain and stiffness. High-impact exercise (
C) can worsen joint damage.
Question 5 of 5
A client is brought to the emergency room by the police. He is combative and yells, 'I have to get out of here. They are trying to kill me.' Which assessment is most likely correct in relation to this statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's statement reflects paranoid delusions, a belief that others intend harm, common in psychotic disorders.