NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) specifies that two client identifiers are to be used before administering medication. Which method is best for identifying patients using two patient identifiers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comparing the MAR with the client's armband name and medical number ensures accurate identification using two reliable identifiers.
Question 2 of 5
A 57-year-old male with a history of vasculitis has purple discolorations on his legs, each approximately 0.3 cm to 1 cm in size. He asks the nurse what these discolorations are called, and the nurse correctly calls them
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purpura are purple discolorations 0.3-1 cm, often seen in vasculitis due to small vessel bleeding. Petechiae are smaller (<0.3 cm), and ecchymosis is larger (>1 cm).
Question 3 of 5
A client with a laryngectomy returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube in place. The primary reason for placement of the nasogastric tube is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nasogastric tube decompresses the stomach, preventing nausea and aspiration post-laryngectomy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient pain clinic has the opportunity to teach a client with chronic back pain about nonpharmacological pain management. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Music, therapeutic massage, stretching exercises, and relaxation are all evidence-based nonpharmacological methods to manage chronic pain.
Question 5 of 5
The client taking Glyburide (Diabeta) should be cautioned to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily glucose monitoring is essential for clients on Glyburide to manage blood sugar levels effectively.