NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client has had diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which acid/base imbalance would the nurse expect the client to have?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged diarrhea leads to loss of bicarbonate, causing metabolic acidosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assigned to work with the parents of a retarded child. Which of the following should the nurse include in the care plan for the parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessment, this will help the nurse to know where the family is in regard to grieving, coping, etc.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is three days postpartum and is bottle-feeding her infant calls the nurse at the gynecology clinic with complaints of breast engorgement. What instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A tight binder helps relieve breast engorgement by suppressing lactation in bottle-feeding mothers, a normal postpartum occurrence.
Question 5 of 5
Which vitamin should be administered with INH (isoniazid) in order to prevent possible nervous system side effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is given with isoniazid to prevent peripheral neuropathy, a potential side effect of the medication.