NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following assessment findings would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: indicates peritonitis, also will see nausea and vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of enoxaparin (Lovenox) to a client with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following actions by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: enoxaparin is administered subcutaneously in the abdomen, at least 2 inches from the umbilicus, without aspiration or massage
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 16-year-old female with second- and third-degree burns to the face, neck, chest, and arms. The client's wounds are almost healed. The nurse would expect rehabilitation to focus on problems related to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Burns to visible areas like the face and neck can significantly impact body image, especially in a teenager, making this a priority during rehabilitation as wounds heal.
Question 4 of 5
If a client with psoriasis is to begin NB-UVB phototherapy, how long should the initial treatment be?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initial NB-UVB phototherapy starts with 30 seconds to 1 minute (
A) to assess skin tolerance and prevent burns. Longer durations (B, C,
D) are used in subsequent sessions.
Question 5 of 5
The registered nurse is making assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to the pregnant nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with RSV poses the least risk to a pregnant nurse, as it is a common respiratory virus, whereas HIV, radium implants, and cytomegalovirus carry higher risks during pregnancy.