NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic who takes captopril and ramipril for hypertension. The health care provider renews the client's prescriptions and leaves the room. Which comment by the client would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Captopril and ramipril (ACE inhibitors) are contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal harm, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is supervising a student nurse on the oncology unit who is providing care for a client with neutropenic precautions. Which action by the student nurse requires intervention by the supervising nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potted plants pose an infection risk (e.g., mold) for neutropenic clients and are prohibited. Other actions are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following statements regarding scarlet fever are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: No vaccine exists for scarlet fever, which is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes’ erythrogenic toxin and treated with antibiotics. Rheumatic fever is a complication.
Question 4 of 5
A 19-year-old female is admitted to the psychiatric floor after a suicide attempt 3 days ago. With client safety a priority, the nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing the client near the nursing station allows close monitoring without isolation, balancing safety and autonomy. Constant staff presence is resource-intensive and not always necessary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is doing hourly rounds when he finds a 73-year-old female client unconscious on the floor next to the bed. An incident report must be filled out. What is the best statement for the nurse to write on the incident report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The incident report should state objective findings: 'Client was found unresponsive on floor next to the bed.' Speculative statements (slipped, attempted to ambulate) are inappropriate.