NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adult who had an appendectomy 6 hours ago. Which intervention would the nurse expect to perform to promote rest and sleep? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, D
Rationale: Ambien, a cool room, and fresh linens promote rest. A heavy meal may disrupt sleep post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A client's wife states that her elderly husband has begun to slightly slur his words and drop word endings, he has become increasingly withdrawn socially, and he is irritable, accusing her of talking behind his back and whispering at him. The nurse suspects that the client should be initially evaluated for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slurred speech, social withdrawal, and irritability with accusations of whispering suggest hearing loss (
C), which can cause communication difficulties and paranoia. Depression (
A), Alzheimer's (
B), and stroke (
D) are less likely to present with this specific combination.
Question 3 of 5
A client is transferred to the intensive care unit following a conornary artery bypass graft. Which one of the post-surgical assessments should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A central venous pressure of 15 mmHâ‚‚O is elevated, indicating potential fluid overload or cardiac issues, requiring reporting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on the neurology unit. What would be the MOST appropriate action for the nurse to take after noting that a client suddenly developed a fixed and dilated pupil?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: implementation, fixed and dilated pupil represents a neurological emergency
Question 5 of 5
The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his friends to autograph his cast. Which response would be best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autographing a fiberglass cast does not compromise its integrity, making it safe.