NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with a pleural effusion. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thoracentesis is used to remove fluid from a pleural effusion, relieving respiratory distress. Chest tubes are for pneumothorax or persistent effusions, bronchoscopy is diagnostic, and nebulizers are irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse who is caring for a client with cancer notes a WBC of 500/mm3 on the laboratory results. Which intervention would be most appropriate to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC of 500/mm3 indicates severe neutropenia, increasing infection risk. Avoiding crowds and sick people (
B) is critical. Hypothermia (
A) is not a primary concern, soft toothbrush (
C) prevents bleeding, and bleeding (
D) is for thrombocytopenia.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a trauma client in the emergency room when she notes a penetrating abdominal wound with exposed viscera. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exposed viscera should be covered with sterile saline-soaked gauze to keep them moist and prevent infection until surgical repair. Replacing contents or using non-sterile/petroleum dressings is unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A type I diabetic client is diagnosed with cellulitis in his right lower extremity. The nurse would expect which of the following to be present in relation to his blood sugar level?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperglycemia occurs due to glucose production in response to the stress and illness of cellulitis.
Question 5 of 5
A client with vaginal cancer is being treated with a radioactive vaginal implant. The client's husband asks the nurse if he can spend the night with his wife. The nurse should explain that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Radioactive implants emit radiation posing a risk to others. Visitation is limited to short periods (e.g. 30 minutes) to minimize radiation exposure. The other options do not address the safety concern related to radiation.