NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning room assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) requires contact precautions and a private room to prevent transmission. Diabetes pancreatitis and Addison’s disease do not require isolation unless other infectious conditions are present.
Question 2 of 5
Which emergency interventions should be carried out for the patient with a venomous snake bite of the right hand?
Correct Answer: A, E
Rationale: Snake bite management includes lying down (
A) to reduce venom spread and immobilizing the limb below heart level (E) to slow circulation. Oral antihistamines (
B) are ineffective acutely, history (
C) is secondary, and anti-venin testing (
D) is controversial and not routine.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following factors affects the accuracy of pulse oximetry readings?
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Pulse oximetry accuracy is reduced by poor circulation (
A), improper probe placement (
B), and bright lighting (
C). Dark skin (
D) has minimal impact with modern sensors.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypoglycemia. Which finding is most consistent with this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoglycemia causes sympathetic activation, leading to tremors and sweating as the body attempts to raise glucose levels. Chest pain, fever, and bradycardia are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of sarcoidosis is admitted with complaints of dyspnea. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sarcoidosis can cause lung granulomas, leading to dyspnea, so monitoring respiratory status is critical to assess lung function.