NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of burns. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring for infection is critical in burns due to high risk of sepsis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with diabetes realizes that the client has a higher risk of developing cataracts and:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetic retinopathy, encompassing both background and proliferative types, is a common complication of diabetes due to chronic hyperglycemia affecting retinal blood vessels.
Question 3 of 5
Select the client religion that is the most pertinent to the role of the admissions coordinator of hospital who assigns the rooms and beds of clients who will be admitted.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Islamic practices, such as gender-specific care preferences or prayer requirements, may influence room assignments, making it pertinent for the admissions coordinator to consider.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in a rehabilitation center is planning the client assignments for the day. Which client has needs that can be most safely met by the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse must assign tasks based on the guidelines of nursing practice acts and the job description of the employing agency. Unlicensed assistive personnel are trained to care for the client on bed rest and to maintain 24-hour urine collections. The nurse should provide instructions to unlicensed assistive personnel regarding the tasks, but the tasks required for this client are within the role description of unlicensed assistive personnel. A client scheduled to be transferred to the hospital for coronary artery bypass surgery, a client scheduled for an invasive diagnostic procedure, and a client who had a BKA have both physiological and psychosocial needs.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is watching two siblings, ages 7 and 9 years, verbally arguing over a toy. The nurse has discussed the parent before about how to handle this situation. The nurse should judge that the teaching has been effective when the parent does which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ignoring minor verbal arguments allows children to resolve conflicts independently, as previously taught. Forcing handshakes or punishment escalates the situation unnecessarily.