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
A client who has chosen to breastfeed tells the nurse that her nipples became very sore while she was breastfeeding her older child. Which measure will help her to avoid soreness of the nipples?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breaking suction gently prevents nipple trauma, reducing the risk of soreness during breastfeeding.
Question 3 of 5
An 8-year-old client is returned to the recovery room after a bronchoscopy. The nurse should position the client
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: check vital signs every 15 minutes until stable, assess for respiratory difficulty (stridor and dyspnea resulting from laryngeal edema or laryngospasm)
Question 4 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 5 of 5
An 88-year-old client fractured a hip after a fall in her home. Because of her peripheral vascular disease and asthma, surgery is not an option. The client tells the nurse she does not know how she is going to get better. Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response encourages the client to express her concerns, allowing the nurse to address specific fears and provide tailored support.