NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The first thing that you should do immediately after a client accident is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action after a client accident is to assess the client to determine the extent of injury and immediate needs, following the nursing process.
Question 2 of 5
A postoperative client has a Jackson-Pratt drain. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red drainage suggests active bleeding, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing fetal presentation in a multiparous client. The fi gure below indicates which of the following types of presentations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Although breech presentations are rare, footling breech occurs when there is an extension of the fetal knees and one or both feet protrude through the pelvis. In frank breech, there is flexion of the fetal thighs and extension of the knees. The feet rest at the sides of the fetal head. In complete breech, there is fl exion of the fetal thighs and knees; the fetus appears to be squatting. Vertex position occurs in 95% of deliveries; in such cases, the head is engaged in the pelvis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following skin care instructions would be appropriate for a client receiving radiation therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding straight-edge razors prevents skin irritation in the radiated area, which is sensitive.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospital. Initial assessment reveals that his blood pressure is 96/60 mm Hg, his pulse rate is 120 bpm, and he has vomited coffee-ground material. Based on this assessment, what is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The symptoms suggest gastrointestinal bleeding, and the modified Trendelenburg position helps maintain cerebral perfusion in hypovolemic shock.