NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cancer who is exhibiting signs and symptoms that death is near. The client's daughter says that she does not want her mother to receive morphine because it will hasten her death. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine alleviates air hunger and anxiety in end-of-life care, improving comfort without necessarily hastening death, addressing the daughter’s concerns therapeutically.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse notices another nurse on the floor reading the chart of a client who is not under her care. When confronted, the nurse says, 'This client is my neighbor, and I'm just concerned about him.' Which is the correct response by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accessing a chart without a care-related purpose violates HIPAA and patient privacy, regardless of personal relationships.
Question 3 of 5
A client with epilepsy is taking phenytoin. What long-term effects should the nurse advise the client can occur with prolonged administration of phenytoin? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Phenytoin's long-term effects include gingival hypertrophy (
A), hirsutism (
B), and anemia (E). Facial hypertrophy (
C) and dementia (
D) are not associated with phenytoin.
Question 4 of 5
An 18-month-old is being discharged following hypospadias repair. Which instruction should be included in the nurse's discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding straddling activities like rocking horses prevents strain on the surgical site post-hypospadias repair.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse when he can return to work. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three negative sputum cultures indicate the client is no longer contagious, allowing safe return to work after tuberculosis treatment.