NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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?
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 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of passive-aggressive personality disorder is seen at the local mental health clinic. A common characteristic of persons with passive-aggressive personality disorder is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passive-aggressive personality disorder is characterized by underlying hostility expressed indirectly through behaviors like procrastination, stubbornness, or intentional inefficiency.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has taken the blood pressure of a client hospitalized with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which action by the nurse indicates an understanding regarding the care of clients with MRSA?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving the stethoscope in the room prevents MRSA transmission, as it avoids contaminating other areas or clients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed ranitidine (Zantac). The client asks, “How does this medication help my stomach?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ranitidine is an H2 receptor blocker that reduces acid production in the stomach
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent client is seen by the nurse at a school where a fatal shooting incident occurred on campus 3 months earlier. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing flashbacks, avoiding the location of the shooting, having angry outbursts, and experiencing a loss of interest in playing his favorite musical instrument. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Which intervention would be the best for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to the multidisciplinary crisis team ensures comprehensive, coordinated care for suspected PTSD, leveraging expertise beyond the nurse’s scope.