NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with peripheral vascular disease. To correctly assess the oxygen saturation level, the monitor may be placed on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The earlobe is a suitable site for pulse oximetry in peripheral vascular disease, as it is less affected by impaired peripheral circulation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes the patient care assistant looking through the personal items of the client with cancer. Which action should be taken by the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting to the charge nurse ensures proper investigation.
Question 3 of 5
A 19-year-old male has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days due to food poisoning. The nurse expects a urine specific gravity of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea increases urine specific gravity (normal 1.005-1.030). 1.041 indicates concentrated urine due to fluid loss.
Question 4 of 5
A woman is receiving outpatient treatment at a mental health center. She starts crying and tells the nurse her husband has filed for divorce. The best response from the nurse is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An open-ended response like 'Tell me what happened' encourages the client to express feelings, fostering therapeutic communication.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a cognitively impaired client who begins to pull at the tape securing his IV site. To prevent the client from removing the IV, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing the IV with tape out of the client's vision minimizes tampering while avoiding restraints or inappropriate actions.