NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse notes that clients of one surgeon have developed at least twice as many infections as clients of other surgeons on the unit. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to the infection control nurse (
C) initiates investigation and intervention. Reporting to administration (
A) or confronting the physician (
B) is premature, and ignoring the issue (
D) is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse when he can return to work. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three negative sputum cultures indicate the client is no longer contagious, allowing safe return to work after tuberculosis treatment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting the physician with removalCus of a central venous catheter. To facilitate removal, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking slow, deep breaths during central venous catheter removal minimizes the risk of air embolism.
Question 4 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is receiving depot injections of Haldol Deconate (haloperidol decanoate). The client should be told to return for his next injection in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Haldol Decanoate is a long-acting depot injection typically administered every 4 weeks for maintenance therapy in schizophrenia.
Question 5 of 5
A 4-year-old girl has been transferred to a step-down recovery room after a tonsillectomy yesterday. The nurse should place the child in what position while she sleeps?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying position post-tonsillectomy promotes drainage of secretions, reducing airway obstruction risk.