NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Question Bank Free Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube in place for a pneumothorax. Which of the following findings indicates that the chest tube is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluctuation (tidaling) in the drainage tube with respiration indicates the chest tube is patent and functioning to remove air or fluid.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected urinary tract infection. Which symptom is most common?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dysuria (painful urination) is the most common symptom of a urinary tract infection, reflecting bladder or urethral irritation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse asks the client to sign a consent form before undergoing surgery. The client indicates that he was not told about the risks of the surgical procedure. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring the client's questions about risks are answered before signing consent is critical for informed consent, requiring the nurse to contact the surgeon.
Question 4 of 5
You assess your family as having a deficit in terms of their instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs). Which healthcare professional would you most likely refer this family to in order to address this deficit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Occupational therapists specialize in helping individuals improve their ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living (e.g., managing finances, cooking), making them the most appropriate referral for this deficit.
Question 5 of 5
The first thing that you should do immediately after a client accident is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action after a client accident is to assess the client to determine the extent of injury and immediate needs, following the nursing process.