NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse must teach a client how to do wound care and dressing changes prior to discharge. Which of the following are barriers to learning? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: Barriers to learning include fear (
B), which can hinder concentration; illiteracy (
C), which affects understanding written instructions; and hearing impairment (F), which impedes verbal communication. Age 55 (
A), weakness (
D), and asking questions (E) are not barriers.
Question 2 of 5
A burn client begins treatments with silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) applied to the wounds. The nurse should carefully monitor for which adverse affect associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine can cause leukopenia as an adverse effect, requiring monitoring of white blood cell counts to detect potential bone marrow suppression.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is observing a student nurse administer a client's medications via a nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse understands that the student nurse needs further teach if the student nurse performs which action?
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: All listed actions are correct for NG medication administration. No intervention is needed.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is creating a discharge plan for a client with cholecystitis. The nurse should encourage the client to follow
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces gallbladder stimulation and prevents cholecystitis flare-ups. Potassium, B12, and phosphorus are not directly related to cholecystitis management.
Question 5 of 5
A client with cancer is to undergo an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Voiding immediately before an IVP ensures the bladder is empty, improving visualization of the urinary tract.