NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client presents to the emergency room with a hyphema. Which action by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head and applying ice reduces intraocular pressure and swelling in hyphema, a bleed in the eye.
Question 2 of 5
The client delivered a 9-pound infant two days ago. An effective means of managing discomfort from an episiotomy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitz baths relieve episiotomy pain by promoting circulation and healing.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a missed abortion at 29 weeks gestation is admitted to the hospital. The client will most likely be treated with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dinoprostone is used to induce uterine contractions and facilitate expulsion in a missed abortion.
Question 4 of 5
During a unit card game, a client with acute mania begins to sing loudly as she starts to undress. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering the client and escorting her to a private area maintains dignity and safety, addressing the inappropriate behavior calmly.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old client who is malnourished. The nurse is concerned about all of the following complications of malnutrition EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malnutrition increases fall risk, impairs wound healing, and raises infection risk due to weakened immunity. Chronic heart failure is not directly caused by malnutrition.