NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding via a nasogastric tube. The nurse would perform which of the following before initiating the feeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirating stomach content confirms nasogastric tube placement, preventing aspiration.
Question 2 of 5
A client has orders for placing a small-bore nasoenteric tube. Which finding in the health history would prompt the nurse to notify the prescriber before placing tube?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A basilar skull fracture is a contraindication for nasoenteric tube placement due to the risk of intracranial insertion. Other conditions are not absolute contraindications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client in the neonatal intensive care unit administers adult-strength Digitalis to the 3-pound infant. As a result of her actions, the baby suffers permanent heart and brain damage. The nurse can be charged with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Malpractice involves professional negligence causing harm, as in administering an incorrect dose of medication.
Question 4 of 5
Which person is at greatest risk for developing Lyme's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Landscapers are at higher risk for Lyme disease due to frequent exposure to tick-infested outdoor environments, where the disease is transmitted.
Question 5 of 5
The initial assessment of a newborn reveals a chest circumference of 34 cm and an abdominal circumference of 31 cm. The chest is asymmetrical and breath sounds are diminished on the left side. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds and chest asymmetry suggest a respiratory issue, such as pneumothorax, requiring immediate supplemental oxygen.