NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with diabetes is preparing for discharge. During discharge teaching, the nurse assesses the client's ability to care for himself. Which statement made by the client would indicate a need for follow-up after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual impairment may hinder diabetes self-management, necessitating follow-up.
Question 2 of 5
A client has returned from having a bronchoscopy. Before offering the client sips of water, the nurse should assess the client's:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex ensures the client can swallow safely post-bronchoscopy due to local anesthesia.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor accidently cuts the bowel during surgery. As a result of this action, the client develops an infection and suffers brain damage. The doctor can be charged with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Malpractice involves professional negligence by a healthcare provider, resulting in harm. The accidental cut leading to infection and brain damage constitutes malpractice.
Question 4 of 5
A client with hepatitis C who has cirrhosis changes has just returned from a liver biopsy. The nurse will place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right side-lying position applies pressure to the liver biopsy site, reducing the risk of bleeding or bile leakage post-procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A client admitted to the psychiatric unit claims to be the Pope and insists that he will not be kept away from his subjects. The most likely explanation for the client's delusion is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Delusions of grandeur, such as claiming to be the Pope, often stem from low self-esteem, compensating with an inflated sense of identity.