NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After going through the necessary procedures for collecting physical evidence after a rape, a client is crying and talking about what happened to her. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listening to the client's descriptions provides emotional support and validates her experience, which is therapeutic post-trauma. Other responses may minimize or blame the client.
Question 2 of 5
The 2nd priority needs according to the MAAUAR method of priority setting include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The MAAUAR method prioritizes: Mental status, Acute pain, Acute eliminated needs, Urgent needs, Abnormal vital signs, Risks. The second priority is Acute pain, but among the options, Risks aligns as a high-priority need following initial physiological concerns.
Question 3 of 5
Bacterial conjunctivitis has affected several children at a local day care center. A nurse should advise which measure to minimize the risk of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thorough hand washing is the most effective measure to prevent the spread of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube. Which action confirms correct placement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the pH of aspirate (pH ‰¤ 5.5) confirms the tube is in the stomach, ensuring safe placement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: TPN contains high glucose concentrations, requiring close monitoring of blood glucose to prevent hyperglycemia.