NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing meal planning with the mother of a 2-year-old. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, would require a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hot dogs pose a choking hazard for a 2-year-old due to their size and texture, requiring further instruction.
Question 2 of 5
A client with an artificial eye is too ill to remove the eye, but the lids are crusted and irritated, so the nurse must remove the prosthesis for cleaning and to inspect the eye socket. The nurse has washed hands and applied disposable gloves. Place the remaining steps to removing the prosthesis (Roman numerals) in the correct order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A,D,B,C
Rationale: Prosthesis removal: Retract upper lid (I), retract lower lid (IV), slip finger under prosthesis (II), break suction and remove (III).
Question 3 of 5
Using Naegele's rule for estimating the due date for a pregnancy, if a client's last menstrual cycle started on September 6 and ended September 10, when is the client's approximate due date?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Naegele's rule: September 6 + 7 days = September 13, + 9 months = June 13, 2014. Closest is June 10 (
C), adjusting for approximation.
Question 4 of 5
Which action by the novice nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failing to wear gloves violates infection control standards.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clients has the highest risk for pulmonary complications after surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Open cholecystectomy involves an upper abdominal incision, increasing the risk of pulmonary complications due to pain limiting deep breathing and coughing.