NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a middle-aged female for a total knee replacement (TKR) surgery on her left leg tomorrow. Which statement by the nurse is incorrect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fracture pan is inappropriate post-TKR; a bedpan or bedside commode is typically used. Other statements are correct.
Question 2 of 5
When providing care for a client with pancreatitis, the nurse would anticipate which of the following orders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatitis often requires an NG tube with suction to reduce gastric secretions and pancreatic stimulation, aiding in symptom management.
Question 3 of 5
A client with pancreatic cancer has an infusion of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). The doctor has ordered for sliding-scale insulin. The most likely explanation for this order is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN is a high-glucose solution, often causing hyperglycemia, necessitating sliding-scale insulin to manage blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
The clinical triad of abnormalities seen in serotonin syndrome includes all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serotonin syndrome involves cognitive (confusion), autonomic (fever, sweating), and somatic (tremors, rigidity) effects. Behavioral effects are not part of the classic triad.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia is scheduled for surgery soon after delivery. The nurse recognizes the immediate need for surgery because the newborn:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bilateral choanal atresia blocks the nasal passages, preventing nasal breathing, which is critical for newborns who are obligate nose breathers.