NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is making initial rounds on a client with a C5 fracture and crutchfield tongs. Which equipment should be kept at the bedside?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A torque wrench is needed to adjust and maintain the tension of crutchfield tongs for cervical stabilization.
Question 2 of 5
The '5 A's' of smoking cessation intervention begin with which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 5 A's begin with Ask (
B), identifying tobacco use at every visit, followed by Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange.
Question 3 of 5
An 18-month-old is admitted to the hospital with acute laryngotracheobronchitis. When assessing the respiratory status, the nurse should expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) is characterized by inspiratory stridor and a harsh, barking cough due to upper airway inflammation and narrowing.
Question 4 of 5
If a group includes only members selected on a specific basis, such as women with a history of domestic or partner abuse, how is this type of group classified?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A group with members sharing a specific characteristic, like domestic abuse history, is homogeneous (
A). Closed (
B) refers to membership limits, heterogeneous (
C) to diversity, and task (
D) to purpose.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with multiple trauma. Fractures include the pelvis, femur, and ulna. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria in a client with pelvic and femur fractures suggests possible urinary tract or bladder injury, requiring immediate reporting.