NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client 7 days post-burn injury with 60% body surface area involved. The nursing care of this client would primarily focus on:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At 7 days post-burn, infection is a major risk due to open wounds and immunosuppression, making meticulous infection control the primary focus.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a client with iron deficiency anemia about administering a liquid oral iron supplement. Which statement by the parents indicates that teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a straw minimizes tooth staining from liquid iron. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and milk can decrease absorption.
Question 3 of 5
The client is having a cardiac catheterization. During the procedure, the client tells the nurse, 'I'm feeling really hot.' Which response would be best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A warm sensation is a normal response to the injection of contrast dye during cardiac catheterization.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted for an open reduction internal fixation of a fractured hip. Immediately following surgery, the nurse should give priority to assessing the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain assessment is a priority post-surgery to manage discomfort and detect complications.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn is diagnosed with congenital syphilis. Classic signs of congenital syphilis are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital syphilis presents with rhinitis (‘snuffles'), maculopapular rash, and hepatosplenomegaly due to systemic infection.