NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with a head injury. Place the following assessments in order of priority, starting with the nursing assessment the nurse should perform first.
Correct Answer: C,A,D,B
Rationale: Level of consciousness is the priority to assess neurological status, followed by vital signs for stability, motor strength for deficits, and urine output for systemic effects.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed fluticasone (Flovent). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after fluticasone inhalation prevents oral thrush.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis about medication management. Which of the following medications should the client expect to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methotrexate is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMAR
D) commonly used for rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a newborn 12 hours after birth. Which of the following findings should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Jaundice within 24 hours of birth is pathological and requires immediate evaluation. Milia, Mongolian spots, and caput succedaneum are normal findings.
Question 5 of 5
A woman with a history of a left radical mastectomy is being admitted for abdominal surgery. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Due to lymphedema risk post-mastectomy, blood pressure, I.V. lines, and blood draws should be avoided in the affected arm.