NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Select the age group that is accurately paired with the normal and recommended hours of sleep each day.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toddlers (1-2 years) typically require 11-14 hours of sleep per day, including naps, which is the correct pairing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client who chews the fingers constantly. Before applying mitten restraints, the nurse could try which of the following interventions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Non-restrictive interventions like applying lotion, encouraging physical activity, providing social interaction, and involving family can address the behavior's underlying causes, such as anxiety or sensory needs, while promoting client autonomy and engagement.
Question 3 of 5
Which tool or scale would you use for a focused neurological assessment of your client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Rancho Los Amigos Scale is used for assessing levels of consciousness and cognitive recovery in patients with brain injuries, ideal for a focused neurological assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed lansoprazole (Prevacid). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lansoprazole is most effective when taken before meals to reduce acid production.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of cardiac problems is having severe chest pain. What should be nurse's first response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the client's chest pain is the first step to determine its nature and severity, guiding further actions like notifying the physician or administering oxygen or analgesics.