NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The doctor orders 2% nitroglycerin ointment in a 1-inch dose every 12 hours. Proper application of nitroglycerin ointment includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent absorption.
Question 2 of 5
A 32-year-old woman comes into the clinic for a well-woman exam and asks for information on an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. The nurse should explain that all of the following are potential risks EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IUD risks include pelvic infections, abnormal bleeding, and ectopic pregnancy. Stroke is not a recognized risk associated with IUD use.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with an axillo-popliteal bypass graft for discharge. The client should be taught to avoid:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting in a straight chair can compress the graft, impairing blood flow, and should be avoided to promote graft patency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working in a residential facility when a fire breaks out in one hallway. The nurse and an elderly client are trapped in the client's room and cannot get out. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opening a window provides ventilation and a potential escape route while avoiding smoke inhalation. Keeping the door closed prevents smoke entry, and crawling under the bed or in a closet is unsafe.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client who is to undergo a thoracentesis. Which of the following is the optimal position for the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position leaning forward (
D) maximizes lung expansion and access to pleural fluid during thoracentesis.