NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Intra-arterial chemotherapy primarily benefits the client by applying greater concentrations of medication directly to the malignant tumor. An additional benefit of intra-arterial chemotherapy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intra-arterial chemotherapy can treat micro-metastases by delivering high drug concentrations to the tumor and surrounding areas.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse notes that clients of one surgeon have developed at least twice as many infections as clients of other surgeons on the unit. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to the infection control nurse (
C) initiates investigation and intervention. Reporting to administration (
A) or confronting the physician (
B) is premature, and ignoring the issue (
D) is unsafe.
Question 3 of 5
A 65-year-old client who recently retired from many years of working full-time for a company has become increasingly unmotivated and states he feels as though he has no purpose. Which of the following recommendations are most appropriate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Volunteering/part-time work (
A), community activities (
B), and senior groups (
C) provide purpose. Gratitude (
D) is dismissive, and reversing retirement (E) is impractical.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing fluid resuscitation on a burn client. Which piece of assessment data is the best indicator that it is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 30-50 mL/hr is the best indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation in burn clients, reflecting sufficient renal perfusion and fluid balance.
Question 5 of 5
Lochia serosa usually is evident on days 4 to 10 postpartum. When teaching the client about postpartum care, how should the nurse describe lochia serosa?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lochia serosa, days 4-10 postpartum, is pinkish to brownish (
C) due to decreased blood and increased serous fluid. Dark red (
A) is lochia rubra, yellowish (
B) or clear (
D) are not typical.