NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for chest pain. The client is oriented to person and place, but is often confused about the month of the year or what season it is. A family member tells the nurse, 'I'd like for you to sign as a witness on my mother's living will, in case something happens to her and we need to make health care decisions for her.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s confusion raises concerns about her capacity to understand the living will, which must be addressed before witnessing to ensure validity.
Question 2 of 5
Place the following metric capacity measures (in Roman numerals) in the correct position from smallest to largest. I. Deciliter II. Milliliter III. Dekaliter IV. Kiloliter. V. Hectoliter.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,A,E,C,D
Rationale: The correct order from smallest to largest is: Milliliter (II), Deciliter (I), Hectoliter (V), Dekaliter (III), Kiloliter (IV), fitting the table positions with Centiliter (
A) and Liter (
B) as reference points.
Question 3 of 5
A client with an inguinal hernia asks the nurse why he should have surgery when he has had a hernia for years. The nurse understands that surgery is recommended to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery is recommended for an inguinal hernia to prevent strangulation, which can lead to bowel obstruction and tissue necrosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client arrives from surgery following an abdominal perineal resection with a permanent ileostomy. What should be the priority nursing care during the post-op period?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facilitating perineal wound drainage is the priority to prevent infection and promote healing in the immediate postoperative period, as the perineal wound is at high risk for complications.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hypothyroidism asks the nurse if she will still need to take thyroid medication during the pregnancy. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy increases thyroid gland size, often requiring adjusted thyroid medication doses.