NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which statement by the client regarding sickle cell disease indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol, including red wine, can cause dehydration and increase the risk of sickle cell crisis, so it should be avoided. Other statements are correct.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client with COPD indicates to the nurse that the respiratory problem is chronic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clubbing of fingers is a sign of chronic hypoxia, indicative of long-standing COPD, unlike wheezing or cough, which can occur in acute or chronic stages.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered antithrombolic stockings to be applied to the legs of the client with peripheral vascular disease. The nurse knows antithrombolic stockings should be applied:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying antithrombic stockings before rising prevents venous pooling, maximizing their effectiveness in improving circulation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant following a cleft lip repair. While comforting the infant, the nurse should avoid:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering a pacifier is contraindicated after cleft lip repair as it can disrupt the surgical site and impair healing.