NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A public health nurse works with a specific population. Many of the clients use herbal remedies at home. The nurse would express concern if which of the following clients reported using herbal remedies?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Herbal remedies may pose risks in children (
A) due to dosing concerns, but none of the conditions listed raise specific red flags. The question may lack context for a definitive answer.
Question 2 of 5
A client with suspected leukemia is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. The nurse plans to include which statement in the teaching session?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration can cause pain or discomfort during needle insertion and aspiration. Informing the client prepares them for the procedure and helps manage expectations.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with COPD is receiving theophylline. Morning laboratory values reveal a theophylline level of 38 mcg/mL. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A theophylline level of 38 mcg/mL is toxic (therapeutic range: 10-20 mcg/mL), requiring immediate physician notification to prevent complications like seizures.
Question 4 of 5
During the initial interview, the client reports that she has a lesion on the perineum. Further investigation reveals a small blister on the vulva that is painful to touch. The nurse is aware that the most likely source of the lesion is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A painful blister on the vulva is most consistent with genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Question 5 of 5
The physician is preparing to remove a central line. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath during central line removal prevents air from being drawn into the vein, reducing the risk of air embolus.