NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with nephotic syndrome. Based on the client's treatment, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome causes fluid retention, but adequate hydration is needed to maintain renal perfusion, so offering additional fluids is appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that a common mode of transmission of clostridium difficile is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: C. difficile is transmitted via fecal-oral route through contaminated stool.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse must teach a client how to do wound care and dressing changes prior to discharge. Which of the following are barriers to learning? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: Barriers to learning include fear (
B), which can hinder concentration; illiteracy (
C), which affects understanding written instructions; and hearing impairment (F), which impedes verbal communication. Age 55 (
A), weakness (
D), and asking questions (E) are not barriers.
Question 4 of 5
The surgical nurse is preparing a patient for surgery on the lower abdomen. In which position would the nurse most likely place the client for surgery on this area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trendelenburg position (head down, feet elevated) is used for lower abdominal surgery to improve access to the pelvic organs by shifting abdominal contents upward.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a CVP monitor in place. Which would be included in the nursing care plan for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CVP readings outside 3-8 cm of water may indicate fluid imbalance or catheter issues, requiring physician notification to prevent complications.