NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a manic client in the seclusion room, and it is time for lunch. It is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: should eat at regular time; remain in the seclusion room for client’s safety
Question 2 of 5
Where is the best site for examining for the presence of petechiae in an African American client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The earlobes are a reliable site to assess petechiae in dark-skinned individuals, as they are less pigmented and allow easier visualization of small hemorrhages.
Question 3 of 5
Which task is included in the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The working phase involves evaluating progress toward goals, building on strengths identified earlier.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is observing a graduate nurse as she assesses the central venous pressure. Which observation would indicate that the graduate needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Valsalva maneuver falsely elevates CVP; normal breathing is required.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old following a tonsillectomy. Which one of the following signs is an early indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling of bright red secretions indicates active bleeding, a critical sign of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage requiring immediate attention.