NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following indicates understanding of the management of diabetes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating correct insulin injection technique indicates practical understanding and ability to manage diabetes effectively.
Question 2 of 5
The most appropriate means of rehydration of a 7-month-old with diarrhea and mild dehydration is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral rehydration therapy with electrolyte solutions is the standard for mild dehydration in infants, as it effectively restores fluid and electrolyte balance.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings are indicative of peripheral arterial insufficiency? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Peripheral arterial insufficiency causes throbbing pain with exercise (
A), shiny skin with hair loss (
D), and pale color on elevation with redness on dependency (F). Aching pain with dependency (
B) and brown pigment (E) suggest venous insufficiency, and capillary refill <2 seconds (
C) is normal.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of endotracheal tube is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for reducing the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CASS (continuous aspiration of subglottic secretions) tubes reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia by removing secretions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working in the ED when a client in labor comes in and says that she does not have health insurance, but wants to know if a doctor will see her. The nurse understands that the client's right to emergency services, regardless of ability to pay, is provided by which piece of legislation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTAL
A) ensures that emergency services are provided regardless of ability to pay, not the options listed.