NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client admitted with angina is given a prescription for nitroglycerine. The client should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be stored in its original brown bottle to protect it from light and maintain potency.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cervical uterine radiation implant insertion. Which will be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Foley catheter is inserted during cervical radiation implants to keep the bladder empty, reducing radiation exposure to nearby organs. The other options are incorrect or irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor is preparing to remove chest tubes from the client's left chest. In preparation for the removal, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding breath and bearing down (Valsalva maneuver) prevents air entry into the pleural space during chest tube removal.
Question 4 of 5
Assuming that all have achieved normal cognitive and emotional development, which of the following children is at greatest risk for accidental poisoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 4-year-old is at greatest risk due to their curiosity, mobility, and tendency to explore their environment, often putting objects in their mouths.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse is seeing a client who suffers from caregiver strain due to caring for her elderly parents who have dementia and live with her. Which action by the nurse during the assessment is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing support systems identifies resources to alleviate caregiver strain, guiding interventions to reduce stress.