NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has inserted a nasogastric tube and aspirated gastric contents to check the pH with color-coded pH paper. The aspirate is dark brown, and pH measures slightly less than 5 according to the color chart. What does this pH usually indicate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pH < 5 with dark brown aspirate indicates gastric placement (
A). Intestinal aspirate (
B) has pH > 6, respiratory (
C) is > 7, and results are conclusive (
D).
Question 2 of 5
The client presents to the emergency room with a hyphema. Which action by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head and applying ice reduces intraocular pressure and swelling in hyphema, a bleed in the eye.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor orders 2% nitroglycerin ointment in a 1-inch dose every 12 hours. Proper application of nitroglycerin ointment includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rotating sites prevents skin irritation and ensures consistent absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has chosen to breastfeed tells the nurse that her nipples became very sore while she was breastfeeding her older child. Which measure will help her to avoid soreness of the nipples?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breaking suction gently prevents nipple trauma, reducing the risk of soreness during breastfeeding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn who is on strict intake and output. The used diaper weighs $73.5 \mathrm{gm}$. The diaper's dry weight was $62 \mathrm{gm}$. The newborn's urine output is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output is calculated by subtracting dry diaper weight from wet diaper weight: 73.5 gm - 62 gm = 11.5 ml (1 gm = 1 ml for urine).