NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has just received the shift report and is preparing to make rounds. Which client should be seen first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with shortness of breath is at highest risk for respiratory distress and requires immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to lift a client up in bed. Which of the following should the nurse do to help avoid injuring his back?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tightening stomach and leg muscles stabilizes the core, reducing back strain during lifting.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 6-month-old asks when her child will have all his baby teeth. The nurse knows that most children have all their primary teeth by age:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most children have all 20 primary teeth by 30 months, with eruption typically completing between 2-3 years.
Question 4 of 5
Which nurse should not be assigned to care for the client with a radium implant for vaginal cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnant nurses should avoid caring for clients with radium implants due to the risk of radiation exposure to the fetus.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent client is seen by the nurse at a school where a fatal shooting incident occurred on campus 3 months earlier. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing flashbacks, avoiding the location of the shooting, having angry outbursts, and experiencing a loss of interest in playing his favorite musical instrument. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Which intervention would be the best for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to the multidisciplinary crisis team ensures comprehensive, coordinated care for suspected PTSD, leveraging expertise beyond the nurse’s scope.