NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nursing student is assigned to a client with an endotracheal tube on a ventilator. Upon entering the client's room the primary care nurse is alerted by observing which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal saline at the bedside may indicate improper suctioning practices, as it’s not recommended for routine endotracheal suctioning, posing a risk for infection.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin by continuous IV infusion to a client with diabetic ketoacidosis. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing the IV tubing with insulin and discarding the first 50 mL prevents insulin binding to the tubing, ensuring accurate dosing.
Question 3 of 5
In the team nursing model of client care,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Team nursing involves an RN leading a team (LPN, UAP) to collaboratively care for a group of clients, with tasks delegated based on scope of practice.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a retained placenta following a noneventful vaginal birth of a full-term infant. The nurse understands which of the following is true regarding a retained placenta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing retained placental fragments reduces infection and hemorrhage risks. Imaging is not typically used, nitroglycerin is rare, and the uterus may feel boggy, not firm.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the primary focus of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: CBT focuses on identifying and correcting automatic thoughts (
D) to change behavior. Rewards (
A), underlying causes (
B), and social effects (
C) are secondary.