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
Which of the following roommates would be most suitable for the client with myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism poses no infection risk, unlike pyelonephritis or bronchitis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse observes a LPN/LVN perform a wet-to-dry dressing change on a 2-inch abdominal incision. Which of the following behaviors, if performed by the LPN/LVN, would indicate an understanding of proper technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: if wet dressing touches skin it could cause skin breakdown
Question 4 of 5
While reviewing the chart of a client with a history of hepatitis B, the nurse finds a serologic marker of HBsAg. The nurse recognizes that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Presence of HBsAg indicates active hepatitis B infection, either acute or chronic, and potential infectivity.
Question 5 of 5
A child was exposed to the hepatitis A virus, became ill, and made a full recovery 2 years ago. The child is now immune to the hepatitis A virus and will likely be protected for the rest of her life. This type of immunity is referred to as
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recovery from hepatitis A infection confers lifelong immunity via naturally acquired active immunity, as the body produces its own antibodies.