NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cervical uterine radiation implant insertion. Which will be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Foley catheter is inserted during cervical radiation implants to keep the bladder empty, reducing radiation exposure to nearby organs. The other options are incorrect or irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
A 15-year-old client was involved in an auto accident and requires emergency surgery to control bleeding, but both parents are out of town and unable to sign the consent form. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In an emergency where a minor requires life-saving surgery and parents are unavailable, the physician can proceed without consent (
D) to save the client's life. Client consent (
A), telephone consent (
B), or email consent (
C) are not appropriate in this urgent situation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 33-year-old patient who underwent a cholecystectomy 18 hours prior. The nurse notes 500 mL of greenish-brown fluid has drained from the T-tube postoperatively. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Greenish-brown drainage (bile) from a T-tube post-cholecystectomy is expected (up to 500-1000 mL/day initially). The nurse should document and monitor, not assume infection or intervene unnecessarily.
Question 4 of 5
The client with color blindness will most likely have problems distinguishing which of the following colors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red-green color blindness is the most common type, making it difficult to distinguish red.
Question 5 of 5
A vaginal exam reveals a breech presentation in a newly admitted client. The nurse should take which of the following actions at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying the fetal heart monitor assesses fetal well-being in a breech presentation, guiding further management.