NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a right nephrolithotomy. Postoperatively, the client should be positioned:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning on the left side reduces pressure on the surgical site (right kidney), promoting comfort and minimizing complications.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client has a stage II pressure ulcer on her sacrum. During assessment of the client's skin, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stage II pressure ulcer involves partial-thickness skin loss, appearing as a shallow crater with a nonpainful wound base.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse finds a client crying after she was told hemodialysis is needed due to the development of acute renal failure. Which intervention is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quietly sitting with the client provides emotional support and presence, allowing her to process the diagnosis without imposing solutions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is intubated and on the ventilator. The client is alert but cannot talk while intubated. Which method of communication would be the best choice for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A picture board allows clear, non-verbal communication for an alert, intubated client, minimizing misinterpretation compared to writing, mouthing, or blinking.
Question 5 of 5
An obstetrical client has just been diagnosed with cardiac disease. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring pulse and respirations helps assess cardiac function and detect complications early in a client with cardiac disease.