NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A young male client who has recently become a quadriplegic makes a sexually inappropriate comment to the nurse. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the inappropriate comment directly sets clear boundaries while maintaining professionalism.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a Brown-Sequard spinal cord injury. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brown-Sequard syndrome causes loss of sensation contralateral to the injury and motor loss ipsilateral to the injury.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows which of the following body systems is responsible for the production of somatostatin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatostatin is produced by the gastrointestinal system (e.g., pancreas and stomach) to regulate digestion and hormone release.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an unvaccinated child who developed complications related to German measles (rubella). Which of the following infection control protocols is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rubella is transmitted via respiratory droplets, requiring standard and droplet precautions (
C). Contact (
B) and airborne (
D) precautions are not indicated for rubella.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting the health care provider to perform a renal biopsy. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The prone position with a pillow under the shoulders and abdomen provides optimal access to the kidney for a renal biopsy.