NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse knows that the client's symptoms will be most improved by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A warm shower reduces morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis by improving joint mobility and reducing inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 3 following a bowel resection. The client reports sudden, severe abdominal pain and distention. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: sudden, severe abdominal pain and distention may indicate a complication such as an anastomotic leak, requiring immediate physician notification
Question 3 of 5
A critically injured woman is rushed to the ER. She needs an immediate blood transfusion, and there is no time to crossmatch blood type. The nurse anticipates the physician will call for
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor, safe for emergency transfusions without crossmatching, minimizing reaction risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing client education on self-administration of insulin. Which action by the client indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubbing the injection site can cause tissue damage and affect insulin absorption, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is making assignments for the day. The staff consists of an RN, a novice RN, an LPN, and a nursing assistant. Which client should be assigned to the RN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client with an esophageal tamponade requires complex monitoring and intervention, best suited for an experienced RN.