NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of uncontrolled hypertension. The nurse should assess the client for damage in which area of the eye?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Uncontrolled hypertension can cause retinopathy, damaging the retina, which should be assessed.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of uncontrolled hypertension. The nurse should assess the client for damage in which area of the eye?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Uncontrolled hypertension can cause retinopathy, damaging the retina, which should be assessed.
Question 3 of 5
Which test result should the nurse review to determine the compatibility of blood from two different donors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The indirect Coombs' test detects circulating antibodies against red blood cells (RBCs) and is the screening component of a prescription to 'type and screen' a client's blood. This test is used in addition to the ABO typing, which is normally done to determine blood type. The Rh factor is determined at the same time as the ABO type. The direct Coombs' test is used to detect idiopathic hemolytic anemia by detecting the presence of autoantibodies against the client's RBCs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a cholecystectomy. Which of the following positions is most appropriate for this client in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion and reduces pressure on the surgical site after cholecystectomy.
Question 5 of 5
When giving a client a tube feeding the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verifying tube position (e.g., via pH testing or X-ray) is critical to ensure safe administration and prevent aspiration.