NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Someone sees a nursing assistant yell at an elderly client and throw his lunch tray off the table. The nursing assistant could likely be charged with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yelling and throwing a tray constitute assault (threatening behavior causing fear of harm). Battery involves physical contact, negligence involves failure to act, and malpractice applies to professional errors.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigned to work with the parents of a retarded child. Which of the following should the nurse include in the care plan for the parents?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: assessment, this will help the nurse to know where the family is in regard to grieving, coping, etc.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client with a seizure disorder who is taking topiramate (Topamax) indicates that the client has understood the nurse's instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topiramate increases the risk of kidney stones, so adequate hydration (8-10 glasses of water daily) is essential to prevent this complication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child with constipation. The child's mother asks the nurse what she can do to help prevent another episode. What information would the nurse include in her response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging regular toilet habits after meals promotes bowel regularity without relying on invasive or inappropriate measures like enemas or excessive milk.
Question 5 of 5
The primary reason for rapid continuous rewarming of the area affected by frostbite is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid rewarming minimizes cellular damage by restoring blood flow and preventing further tissue injury in frostbite.