NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the loss of her husband and children in an automobile accident. Which interventions by the nurse are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Appropriate PTSD interventions include teaching coping (
A), relaxation techniques (
B), supportive listening (
C), and providing a safe environment (
D). Avoiding public interaction (E) may worsen isolation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes all of the following as common physical characteristics of a child with Down syndrome EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Down syndrome features include small, low-set ears, downward slanting eyes, and hyperflexibility. An enlarged tongue (macroglossia) is less common or not a hallmark feature.
Question 3 of 5
A client is to be discharged with a tracheostomy. Which of the following should the nurse most stress when educating the client about home management? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Pulmonary hygiene (
B) and tracheostomy care (
D) are critical to prevent infections and maintain airway patency. Bowel care (
A), supplements (
C), and exercise (E) are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
Upon arrival in the nursery, erythomycin eyedrops are applied to the newborn's eyes. The nurse understands that the medication will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erythromycin eyedrops are used to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis, which can lead to blindness, particularly from gonorrhea or chlamydia exposure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after he experienced a seizure (postictal). Which intervention would the nurse expect not to perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During the postictal phase, the client needs rest and monitoring, not immediate return to pre-seizure activity, which could be unsafe.