NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A toddler with otitis media has just completed antibiotic therapy. A recheck appointment should be made to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A recheck appointment confirms that the otitis media has resolved, ensuring no residual infection or complications.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a right lobectomy is being transported from the intensive care unit to a medical unit. The nurse understands that the client's chest drainage system:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The chest tube should remain unclamped and disconnected from suction during transport to prevent tension pneumothorax, with the system kept below chest level.
Question 3 of 5
The glycosylated hemoglobin of a 40-year-old client with diabetes mellitus is 2.5%. The nurse understands that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of 2.5% is below the normal range (4-5.6%), indicating overly tight glucose control, but in context, it suggests good diabetes management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is observing care given to a client experiencing severe to panic levels of anxiety. The nurse would intervene in which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: in this level of anxiety, client is unable to process thoughts and feelings for problem solving
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the patient following removal of a large posterior oral lesion. The priority nursing measure would be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is critical post-oral surgery due to the risk of swelling or bleeding obstructing the airway.