NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a mastectomy. The client refuses to look at the surgical site or participate in wound care teaching. Which of the following actions by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: encouraging the client to express feelings promotes coping and addresses potential body image concerns
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for discharge following the removal of a cataract. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding bending over prevents increased intraocular pressure post-cataract surgery.
Question 3 of 5
Damage to the VII cranial nerve results in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The VII cranial nerve (facial nerve) controls facial muscles; damage causes facial paralysis, affecting eye movement (e.g., inability to close the eye).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving theophylline for asthma. In reviewing client labs, the nurse understands that the dose is therapeutic when the drug level is at what concentration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The therapeutic range for theophylline is 10-20 mcg/mL. Other ranges are incorrect for this medication.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse answers a call to the unit, which turns out to be a bomb threat. Which actions by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Following protocol and alerting authorities ensure safety and proper response, while dismissing the threat or evacuating without orders is unsafe.