NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old who has been bitten by the family dog asks the nurse what to do about the bite. What should the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the bite area with running water helps clean the wound and reduce infection risk. Tetanus status and rabies risk can be assessed afterward, but immediate cleaning is the priority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting an older female client to the gynecology surgical unit. When the nurse asks the client what medication she is taking at home, the client responds that she is taking a little red pill in the morning and a white capsule at night for her blood pressure. What action by the nurse is focused on safe, effective care of this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having medications brought in original vials ensures accurate identification, promoting safe administration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse applies warm compresses to a client's leg. To determine effectiveness of the compresses, the nurse should determine if there is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Warm compresses promote vasodilation, improving circulation to the area, which aids healing and reduces symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
When performing chest percussion on a child, which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest percussion involves firmly but gently striking the chest to produce a popping sound, mobilizing secretions without causing harm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse performs care on the client's Hickman catheter according to hospital policy. The client develops an infection and is considering litigation. The nurse's practice is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respondeat superior is Latin for 'The master is responsible for the acts of his servant'. The nurse, as an employee of the hospital, acted according to the established policy of the hospital. Because the nurse followed hospital policy, it is unlikely that this incident involved malpractice, negligence, or tort law. (CN: Management of care; CL: Evaluate)