NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is taking rifampin 600 mg po daily to treat his tuberculosis. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange-red discoloration of urine, a normal side effect the nurse should explain.
Question 2 of 5
Which task is included in the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The working phase involves evaluating progress toward goals, building on strengths identified earlier.
Question 3 of 5
An infant's Apgar score is 9 at 5 minutes. The most likely cause for the deduction of one point is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blue hands and feet (acrocyanosis) are common in newborns and likely cause a 1-point deduction in the appearance category of the Apgar score.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assigning staff to care for a number of clients with emotional disorders. Which facet of care is suitable to the skills of the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with bathing and grooming is within the nursing assistant's scope, supporting a client with depression in maintaining personal hygiene.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a middle-aged female for a total knee replacement (TKR) surgery on her left leg tomorrow. Which statement by the nurse is incorrect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fracture pan is inappropriate post-TKR; a bedpan or bedside commode is typically used. Other statements are correct.