NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An older man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of an acute attack of gout. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST beneficial in decreasing the client’s pain during ambulation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: would relieve weight, pressure, and stress on affected leg, may use walker
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings are indicative of peripheral arterial insufficiency? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Peripheral arterial insufficiency causes throbbing pain with exercise (
A), shiny skin with hair loss (
D), and pale color on elevation with redness on dependency (F). Aching pain with dependency (
B) and brown pigment (E) suggest venous insufficiency, and capillary refill <2 seconds (
C) is normal.
Question 3 of 5
Six hours after birth, the infant is found to have an area of swelling over the right parietal area that does not cross the suture line. The nurse should chart this finding as:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A cephalhematoma is a subperiosteal hemorrhage that does not cross suture lines, commonly seen in newborns.
Question 4 of 5
An RN is in charge of a team on a medical/surgical unit that includes an LPN. The RN understands that which of the following is an activity that falls outside the scope of practice of an LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developing a nursing care plan requires assessment and critical thinking, which are RN responsibilities. LPNs can perform the other tasks within their scope.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions has the HIGHEST priority for a teenager admitted with burns to 50% of his body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: safety is a priority for the client who is at high risk for infection