NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The charge nurse is making an assignment for an LPN on an upcoming shift. Which assignment would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vital sign monitoring is within the LPN’s scope. Seizure management, blood transfusions, and discharge teaching require RN expertise.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a male child with cystic fibrosis tells the nurse that she hopes her son's children won't have the disease. The nurse is aware that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most males with cystic fibrosis are sterile due to congenital absence of the vas deferens, significantly reducing the likelihood of having biological children.
Question 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she takes St. John's wort (hypericum perforatum) three times a day for mild depression. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: St. John's wort can cause photosensitivity, increasing the risk of skin reactions, so sunscreen use is recommended, not avoided.
Question 4 of 5
A client is hospitalized with an acute myocardial infarction. Which nursing diagnosis reflects an understanding of the cause of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired tissue perfusion due to coronary occlusion is the primary cause of acute myocardial infarction.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement is true regarding balanced skeletal traction? Balanced skeletal traction:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balanced skeletal traction commonly uses a Steinman pin to stabilize fractures.