NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury at C5. Which complication should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A C5 spinal cord injury can cause respiratory distress (diaphragm impairment), urinary retention (loss of bladder control), and pressure ulcers (immobility), requiring comprehensive monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client on how to care for skin that has become dry after radiation therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonperfumed lotion is safe for dry, irradiated skin, as it moisturizes without causing irritation or allergic reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A client is taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro). Which of the following laboratory studies will not be affected by ciprofloxacin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin does not typically affect total iron-binding capacity, unlike theophylline levels (drug interaction) or coagulation studies (PT/PTT).
Question 4 of 5
A client at a follow-up appointment after having a miscarriage 2 weeks previously yells at the nurse, 'How could God do this to me? I've never done anything wrong.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's anger and the difficulty of the loss validates their emotions and provides empathetic support, which is most appropriate in this situation. Option A may dismiss the client's feelings, C shifts focus inappropriately, and D assumes strength without addressing the emotional impact.
Question 5 of 5
When cleaning the skin around an incision and drain site, which of the following procedures should the nurse follow?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleaning separately prevents cross-contamination between the incision and drain site, reducing infection risk.