NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The newly licensed nurse has been asked to perform a procedure that he feels unqualified to perform. The nurse's best response at this time is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refusing and explaining the lack of qualification ensures patient safety and adheres to ethical standards.
Question 2 of 5
A mother tells the nurse that her daughter has become quite a collector, filling her room with Beanie babies, dolls, and stuffed animals. The nurse recognizes that the child is developing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collecting items reflects concrete operational thinking, where children (ages 7-11) organize and categorize objects systematically, per Piaget's stages.
Question 3 of 5
The client with AIDS tells the nurse that he has been using acupuncture to help with his pain. The nurse should question the client regarding this treatment because acupuncture uses:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acupuncture uses needles, which pose an infection risk in immunocompromised AIDS patients, requiring further discussion.
Question 4 of 5
A client with clotting disorder has an order to continue Lovenox (enoxaparin) injections after discharge. The nurse should teach the client that Lovenox injections should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lovenox is injected into the abdomen to ensure proper subcutaneous absorption and minimize bruising.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a deep decubitus ulcer is receiving therapy in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Before therapy, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the skin with water and patting dry ensures cleanliness and prevents irritation during hyperbaric oxygen therapy.