NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is at the nurses' station charting when a physician comes up and says, 'Since you are already logged into the computer, I need you to look up some labs on a client.' The client is not cared for by this nurse. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accessing a client's lab results without authorization violates HIPAA, as the nurse is not assigned to the client. The charge nurse can ensure proper access.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is formulating a plan of care for a client with a goiter. The priority nursing diagnosis for the client with a goiter is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A goiter can compress the trachea, posing a risk for airway obstruction, making ineffective airway clearance the priority nursing diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who will have a pulmonary function test (PFT) performed as an outpatient following hospital discharge. Which should the nurse include in his teaching on the procedure? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Smoking cessation for 6-8 hours and withholding bronchodilators for 4-6 hours ensure accurate PFT results. Other instructions are unnecessary or incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the surgical unit following a transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). The nurse administers a B&O suppository to help prevent bladder spasms. The nurse would observe the client for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Belladonna and opium (B&O) suppositories can cause nausea and vomiting as side effects. These are more immediate concerns than dependence or the other symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following roommates would be most suitable for the client with myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism poses no infection risk, unlike pyelonephritis or bronchitis.