NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge instruction to a client with an implantable defibrillator. What discharge instruction is essential?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a cell phone on the opposite side of the defibrillator reduces electromagnetic interference with the device.
Question 2 of 5
A client with hypothyroidism asks the nurse if she will still need to take thyroid medication during the pregnancy. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy increases thyroid gland size, often requiring adjusted thyroid medication doses.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be most appropriate to wear when providing direct care to a client with a cough?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask is the most appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of respiratory infections from a client with a cough, as it protects against droplet spread.
Question 4 of 5
The physician orders the removal of an in-dwelling catheter the second postoperative day for a client with a prostatectomy. The client complains of pain and dribbling of urine the first time he voids. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain and dribbling post-catheter removal are common due to bladder irritation and will typically improve within days.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the loss of her husband and children in an automobile accident. Which interventions by the nurse are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Appropriate PTSD interventions include teaching coping (
A), relaxation techniques (
B), supportive listening (
C), and providing a safe environment (
D). Avoiding public interaction (E) may worsen isolation.