NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client recently returned from surgery. The nurse is aware that the best way to assess pain is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pain scale provides a reliable, subjective measure of pain.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for the client with a Steinmen pin. During pin care, she notes that the LPN uses sterile gloves and Q-tips to clean the pin. Which action should the nurse take at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterile technique is appropriate for pin care; assisting maintains the sterile field.
Question 3 of 5
Which selection would provide the most calcium for the client who is 4 months pregnant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is a rich source of calcium, essential for fetal bone development during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should carefully monitor the client for which common dysrhythmia that can occur during suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning can stimulate the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia due to parasympathetic activation, especially in clients with tracheostomies or endotracheal tubes.
Question 5 of 5
The '5 A's' of smoking cessation intervention begin with which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 5 A's begin with Ask (
B), identifying tobacco use at every visit, followed by Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange.