NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is making rounds and observes a client who is unconscious (see fi gure). The nursing assistant has just turned the client from lying on her back. Before raising the side rail, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client is positioned correctly in the side-lying position. The pillows support the client’s joints and do not cause unnecessary pressure on the joints or skin. It is not necessary to add another pillow under the arm or to elevate the head of the bed. The nurse should assess the client’s skin for signs of breakdown, particularly at the elbows, back, hips, and heels where there were pressure points from the position in which the client was previously lying.
Question 2 of 5
One of the roles of the registered nurse in terms of informed consent is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's role in informed consent includes serving as a witness to the client's signature , confirming that the client signed voluntarily after being informed. The nurse does not obtain the consent or involve the durable power of attorney in signing .
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a priority for the family whose child is dying of leukemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grieving is the priority nursing diagnosis for a family with a child dying of leukemia, as it addresses their emotional response to impending loss. Other diagnoses may apply but are less immediate.
Question 4 of 5
A client with newly diagnosed breast cancer asks the nurse why she needs to have chemotherapy after her breast was removed. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chemotherapy is used post-mastectomy to target any residual cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence.
Question 5 of 5
Which characteristic of carbon monoxide makes it a particularly dangerous gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbon monoxide is dangerous because it is clear , odorless, and tasteless, making it undetectable without specialized equipment, leading to unnoticed exposure and poisoning.