NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a client's abdomen. Place the examination techniques listed below (Roman numerals) in the correct sequence, from first to last.
Correct Answer: C,D,A,B
Rationale: Abdominal exam sequence: Inspection (III) first, then auscultation (IV) before percussion (I) and palpation (II) to avoid altering bowel sounds.
Question 2 of 5
A client on a 72-hour psychiatric hold experiences a panic attack while getting ready for the day. The nurse should provide the following interventions ranked by priority:
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: A,D,C,E,B
Rationale: Priority order: Stay with the client (
A) for safety, reduce stimuli (
D) to calm the environment, instruct deep breathing (
C) to manage symptoms, develop coping mechanisms (E) for future prevention, and incorporate physical activity (
B) as a long-term strategy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about self-care. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: avoiding swimming or bathing alone reduces the risk of injury during a seizure
Question 4 of 5
When using restraints for an agitated/aggressive patient, which of the following statements should NOT influence the nurse’s actions during this intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: the need for restraints is based on patient’s behavioral status and condition, not the patient’s voluntary/involuntary status
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has prescribed a diet high in vitamin B12 for a client with pernicious anemia. Which foods are good sources of B12?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is found in animal products like meat, eggs, and dairy, essential for treating pernicious anemia due to impaired B12 absorption.