NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Nurses must be familiar with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses. The nurse understands that which ethical principle is defined as the nurse's duty to do no harm? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle of doing no harm, a core duty in nursing practice.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan for bowel and bladder retraining for a client with paraplegia. The primary goal of a bowel and bladder retraining program is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The primary goal is to prevent complications like infections or skin breakdown by establishing effective bowel and bladder management.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving hospice and palliative care, including analgesia and other comfort measures. Which of the following indicates the client is undergoing life review? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Looking at photos (
A) and reminiscing about parenting (
C) indicate life review, reflecting on past experiences. Other statements (B, D, E) relate to pain or end-of-life wishes.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is admitted to the surgical unit with a diagnosis of rule out intestinal obstruction. The nurse is preparing to insert a Salem sump NG tube as ordered. In which of the following positions would it be BEST for the nurse to place this patient during the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: facilitates swallowing and movement of tube through GI tract
Question 5 of 5
The nurse plans on administering a medication using the Z-track intramuscular technique. The nurse knows the following steps are required during the procedure. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Z-track requires an air lock (
A) to seal medication and a new needle (
C) to prevent tracking. The needle is inserted at 90 degrees, not 45 (
D), and various muscles can be used (B is not mandatory).