NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client. She asks the client to smile, close both eyes, and frown. Which cranial nerve (CN) is the nurse testing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cranial nerve VII (facial) controls facial movements like smiling, frowning, and closing eyes.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the best indicator of the diagnosis of HIV?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Western Blot is the most specific test for confirming HIV diagnosis after a positive ELISA.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares a 25-year-old woman for a cesarean section. The patient says she had major surgery several years ago and asks if she will receive a similar 'shot' before surgery. The nurse’s response should be based on an understanding that the preoperative medication given before a cesarean section
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: decreased so less narcotic crosses the placental barrier causing respiratory depression in the infant
Question 4 of 5
The sputum of a client remains positive for the tubercle bacillus even though the client has been taking Laniazid (isoniazid). The nurse recognizes that the client should have a negative sputum culture within:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: With effective treatment, sputum cultures for tuberculosis typically become negative within 2-3 months (approximately 12 weeks), depending on the regimen and adherence.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client on the proper technique to use an inhaler with a spacer for asthma management. Which action by the client would require intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the inhaler over the tongue obstructs the airway; lips should seal around the mouthpiece with the tongue underneath. Other actions are correct.