NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Following application of a right BK prosthesis for an amputated limb, the client returns for evaluation, and the nurse notes that the client has an unstable gait and the right hip and knee are showing signs of slight flexion contractures. The client admits to infrequent use of the prosthesis. Which of the following interventions are most indicated? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Sympathetic encouragement (
A), retraining (
B), and counseling (
D) address infrequent use and contractures constructively. Chastising (
C) is non-therapeutic and demotivating.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of liver cirrhosis who is admitted with ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: furosemide is a diuretic used to reduce ascites in liver cirrhosis
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with marked clubbing of the fingers and toes. The nurse understands which to be true regarding clubbing? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Clubbing is permanent, associated with sickle cell disease, right-sided heart failure, and congenital heart defects due to chronic hypoxia. Dialysis and acute oxygen deprivation are not typical causes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assigning staff to care for a number of clients with emotional disorders. Which facet of care is suitable to the skills of the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with bathing and grooming is within the nursing assistant's scope, supporting a client with depression in maintaining personal hygiene.
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse recognizes that meningitis can be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Meningitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or noninfectious factors (e.g., cancer, trauma).