NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who has oral candidiasis. The nurse should clean the client's mouth using:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A soft gauze pad is gentle and effective for cleaning the mouth in oral candidiasis without causing trauma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis how to do chest percussion. The nurse should tell the mother to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cupped hands during chest percussion create a vibration that helps loosen mucus in cystic fibrosis without causing injury.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is making preparations for morning visits. Which one of the following clients should the nurse visit first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nighttime dyspnea suggests acute heart failure exacerbation, requiring priority.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes all of the following as type IV hypersensitivity reactions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Type IV hypersensitivity is cell-mediated (e.g., contact dermatitis, Crohn’s, GVH
D). Penicillin allergy is typically type I (IgE-mediated).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client scheduled for an angiogram should prepare the client for the procedure by telling him to expect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm sensation is commonly experienced during an angiogram due to the injection of contrast dye.