NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in an alcohol rehabilitation facility. A local news station is doing a story on addiction, and a representative comes to the facility, asking to interview a client. A client agrees to appear in the story, and the crew films an interview in the dayroom, showing a glimpse of other clients. Which violation has the nurse committed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse violated HIPAA by allowing the filming of other clients without their consent, as this discloses protected health information (PHI) without authorization.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client who has experienced a left-sided cerebral vascular accident. The client requires assistance with personal hygiene. Which intervention should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client’s abilities and deficits first guides appropriate hygiene assistance, considering left-sided neglect or weakness.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating cerebral perfusion outcomes for a client with a subdural hematoma. The nurse evaluates which of the following as a favorable outcome for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An arterial blood gas POâ‚‚ of 98 indicates adequate oxygenation, supporting cerebral perfusion, which is a favorable outcome for a subdural hematoma.
Question 4 of 5
A client with emphysema has been receiving oxygen at 3 L per minute by nasal cannula. The nurse knows that the goal of the client's oxygen therapy is achieved when the client's PaO2 reading is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For clients with emphysema, a PaO2 of 70-80 mm Hg indicates adequate oxygenation without suppressing the respiratory drive.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is serving on the performance improvement committee, which has agreed to some changes in procedures on the basis of evidence-based research. If the committee wants to convince staff members to comply with the changes, which of the following actions should the committee carry out first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gaining key staff support (
A) builds buy-in and facilitates change adoption. Consequences (
B), rewards (
C), or written expectations (
D) follow.