NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In teaching the client about proper umbilical cord care, the nurse recommends that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Petrolatum does not allow the cord to dry and will encourage infection. Belly binders do not facilitate drying of the cord and will encourage abdominal relaxation. Frequent applications of alcohol will facilitate drying and discourage infection. The cord clamp can be removed in 24 hours. Leaving it on is cumbersome and could pull on the cord unnecessarily.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected endometrial cancer.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Endometrial cancer often presents with abnormal uterine bleeding, which can manifest as watery vaginal discharge. Frothy discharge is more typical of trichomoniasis, thick white discharge suggests a yeast infection, and purulent discharge indicates infection, none of which are primary symptoms of endometrial cancer.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of postpartum depression. Which medication is most likely to be ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum depression is treated with antidepressants (e.g. SSRIs) to address mood symptoms. Antibiotics magnesium sulfate and tocolytics are used for other conditions not depression.
Question 4 of 5
A 19-year-old male client arrived via ambulance to the emergency room following a motorcycle accident. He is comatose. His face has evidence of dried blood. On assessment, the nurse notes an obvious injury to his left eye. The preferred positioning for a client with an obvious eye injury is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A reclining position can cause a penetrating object to advance further into the eye. Prevention of further injury is the priority, not comfort. A side-lying position may increase intraocular and intracranial pressure if an accompanying head injury is suspected. A sitting position with the head supported will prevent further injury while allowing injury care to take place.
Question 5 of 5
A female client comes for her second prenatal visit. The nurse-midwife tells her, 'Your blood tests reveal that you do not show immunity to the German measles.' Which notation will the nurse include in her plan of care for the client? 'Will need . . .
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rh immune globulin is given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent the maternal Rh immune response. Rh immune globulin is given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent the maternal Rh immune response. The rubella vaccine is not given during pregnancy because of its teratogenicity. Nonimmune mothers are vaccinated early in the postpartum period to prevent future infection with the rubella virus.