NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client's wife tells a nurse she is concerned because her husband insists on talking about past events. The nurse assesses the client and finds him alert, oriented, and responsive to questions. Which statement should the nurse make to the client's wife?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflecting on past events is a normal part of aging, especially in older adults, and this response reassures the wife while providing accurate information.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client. She asks the client to smile, close both eyes, and frown. Which cranial nerve (CN) is the nurse testing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cranial nerve VII (facial) controls facial movements like smiling, frowning, and closing eyes.
Question 3 of 5
Heparin has been ordered for a client with pulmonary embolis. Which statement, if made by the graduate nurse, indicates a lack of understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirating during heparin injection is incorrect, as it increases the risk of hematoma formation in subcutaneous administration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has assessed the assigned group of clients. Which client would the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for alterations in sensory perception?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe autism often involves sensory processing issues, increasing risk for sensory perception alterations, especially during stressful procedures like surgery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cerebral palsy. The nurse should provide frequent rest periods because:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rest reduces spasticity and involuntary movements in cerebral palsy.