NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is delegating tasks to an experienced, unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following clients should the nurse delegate to the UAP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulating a client is within a UAP’s scope, requiring minimal clinical judgment, unlike wound care, tracheostomy care, or pain assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of duodenal ulcer. A common complaint of the client with a duodenal ulcer is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically cause epigastric pain that is relieved by eating due to buffering of gastric acid.
Question 3 of 5
A camp nurse is applying sunscreen to a group of children enrolled in swim classes. Chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemical sunscreens require 30 minutes to absorb into the skin and provide effective UV protection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on the orthopedics floor is asked by another nurse to witness her waste 1 mg of morphine. The nurse draws the full 2 mg dose of morphine into the syringe and tells the first nurse, 'This client does not get enough pain relief with 1 mg of morphine, so I just go ahead and give 2 mg to keep him comfortable because the doctor won't change the dose.' Which is the correct action by the first nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering an unordered dose is a medication error and potential diversion. Refusing to sign and reporting ensures patient safety and accountability.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following postpartal clients is at greatest risk for hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A gravida 4 para 3 with a Caesarean section is at higher risk for hemorrhage due to uterine atony from multiple pregnancies and surgical delivery.