NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a total hip replacement. Which of the following positions should the nurse AVOID placing the client in?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: prone position with legs adducted can cause hip dislocation; abduction is maintained post-hip replacement
Question 2 of 5
A client has been hospitalized with a diagnosis of laryngeal cancer. Which factor is most significant in the development of laryngeal cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent alcohol and tobacco use is the most significant risk factor for laryngeal cancer due to chronic irritation and carcinogenic effects on laryngeal tissues.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a 6-month-old when she notices a white dot in the infant's right pupil. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white dot in the pupil (leukocoria) may indicate retinoblastoma or cataracts, requiring immediate reporting to the physician for further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse is assigned to care for a client in a protective environment room. The nurse knows to intervene upon observing which of the following deliveries by the nursing student?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flowers can introduce allergens or pathogens, which are contraindicated in a protective environment. Other items are safe if sterile or disposable.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of phenylketonuria is seen at the local family planning clinic. After completing the client's intake history, the nurse provides literature for a healthy pregnancy. Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nutrasweet (aspartame) contains phenylalanine, which must be avoided in phenylketonuria, indicating a need for further teaching.