NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on the postsurgical floor. The student nurse needs to draw a potassium level. Which of the following statements by the student nurse is correct regarding blood draws from venous catheters?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flushing with 10–20 mL of saline after drawing blood from a catheter prevents clotting and maintains patency. Peripheral catheters are not ideal for blood draws, central lines carry risks, and large needles can cause hemolysis.
Question 2 of 5
A client hospitalized with MRSA is placed on contact precautions. Which statement is true regarding precautions for infections spread by contact?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MRSA requires skin-to-skin contact for transmission, prevented by hand washing, gloves, and gowns under contact precautions.
Question 3 of 5
A woman has been recently diagnosed with systemic lupus and shares with the nurse, 'I am thinking about getting pregnant, but I don't know how I will be able to tolerate a pregnancy since I have lupus.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: should be in remission for at least 5 months prior to conceiving
Question 4 of 5
A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be most concerned about which nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer often leads to malnutrition due to impaired digestion and absorption, making alteration in nutrition the primary concern.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to educate a 17-year-old male about testicular cancer at a yearly physical. What information would the nurse include in her teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testicular cancer is more common in younger men (15–35), has a high survival rate, and self-examination is best after bathing due to relaxed scrotal skin.