NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A removal of the left lower lobe of the lung is performed on a client with lung cancer. Which post-operative measure would usually be included in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Closed chest drainage is used post-lobectomy to remove air and fluid from the pleural space, promoting lung re-expansion.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching regarding oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, necessitating an alternate method.
Question 3 of 5
A client who experienced a cardiac arrest and resuscitation is exhibiting characteristics of mild anoxic brain injury. Which of the following characteristics does the nurse expect her to exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Mild anoxic brain injury may cause decreased concentration (
A), memory impairment (
C), decreased balance (E), and restlessness (F). Seizures (
B) and semicomatose state (
D) are more typical of severe injury.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain in the back or shoulders post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy may indicate referred pain from residual CO2 or complications, requiring prompt reporting.
Question 5 of 5
An RN is working with an LPN to care for a group of clients. Which client would the RN most likely assign to the LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client requiring dressing changes is stable and within the LPN's scope of practice, whereas the other clients require advanced monitoring or interventions suitable for an RN.