NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If a client is to have a nasogastric (NG) tube inserted for intermittent feedings, which of the following is an appropriate task to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering tube feedings (
C) can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel if trained, per facility policy. Inserting (
A), verifying (
B), and repositioning (
D) require nursing judgment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who has oral candidiasis. The nurse should clean the client's mouth using:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A soft gauze pad is gentle and effective for cleaning the mouth in oral candidiasis without causing trauma.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which one of the following clients should the nurse visit first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nighttime dyspnea suggests acute heart failure exacerbation, requiring priority.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of phenylketonuria (PKU) is seen in the local family planning clinic. While completing the intake history, the nurse provides information for a healthy pregnancy. Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Artificial sweeteners like aspartame contain phenylalanine, which is harmful in PKU, so the client's statement indicates a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A mother tells the nurse that her daughter has become quite a collector, filling her room with Beanie babies, dolls, and stuffed animals. The nurse recognizes that the child is developing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collecting items reflects concrete operational thinking, where children (ages 7-11) organize and categorize objects systematically, per Piaget's stages.