NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has documented a treatment on the wrong client's record. Which of the following methods of indicating the error is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A single line through the error with 'error' written above and initialed (
A) maintains transparency while correcting the record. Correction fluid (
B) is unacceptable, multiple lines (
C) obscure the record, and margin notes (
D) are insufficient.
Question 2 of 5
A client in the cardiac step-down unit requires suctioning for excess mucous secretions. The dysrhythmia most commonly seen during suctioning is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning can stimulate the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia due to parasympathetic activation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is 36 hours postpartum. Which of the following findings would indicate a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: a temperature of 100.4°F may indicate infection, such as endometritis, and requires further evaluation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse reviewed a client's progress in smoking cessation, praising the client for being successful but suggesting the client might stop having coffee in the morning since that caused an urge to smoke. Following this session, the client appeared upset and complained that the nurse believed she was doing poorly because she wanted a cigarette with her morning coffee. Which type of cognitive distortion is the client exhibiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mental filter (
B) involves focusing only on the negative (nurse's suggestion) and ignoring praise, leading to the client's misinterpretation.
Question 5 of 5
Following eruption of the primary teeth, the mother can promote chewing by giving the toddler:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cereal pieces are soft, safe, and promote chewing without the choking risk posed by hot dogs, carrots, or sticky raisins in toddlers.