NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client is returned to her room after an open reduction and internal fixation of the left femoral head after a fracture. It is MOST important for the nursing care plan to include that the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: prevents respiratory complications due to immobility following surgery
Question 2 of 5
A 70-year-old male who is recovering from a stroke exhibits signs of unilateral neglect. Which behavior is suggestive of unilateral neglect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral neglect involves ignoring one side, such as shaving only one side of the face.
Question 3 of 5
Cardiac muscles follow a certain order of electrical conduction in order for the heart to contract. What is the correct sequence of electrical impulse?
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: D,B,A,C,E
Rationale: Cardiac conduction: sinoatrial node (
D), atrioventricular node (
B), bundle of His (
A), bundle branches (
C), Purkinje fibers (E).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just received the shift report and is preparing to make rounds. Which client should be seen first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with shortness of breath is at highest risk for respiratory distress and requires immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a retained placenta following a noneventful vaginal birth of a full-term infant. The nurse understands which of the following is true regarding a retained placenta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing retained placental fragments reduces infection and hemorrhage risks. Imaging is not typically used, nitroglycerin is rare, and the uterus may feel boggy, not firm.