NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer insulin to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client is to receive 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin. Which of the following actions by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: regular insulin is drawn up first, followed by NPH, to prevent contamination of the regular insulin with NPH
Question 2 of 5
Each staff person has an individual password that allows access to electronic health records. Under which of the following circumstances should a nurse allow another staff person to use his/her password?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Passwords must not be shared (
D) to protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA. Sharing with a physician (
A), nurse (
B), or supervisor (
C) is unauthorized.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has ordered neurological checks every 30 minutes for a client injured in a biking accident. Which finding indicates that the client's condition is satisfactory?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 13 indicates mild brain injury, suggesting a satisfactory condition compared to the other abnormal findings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with chest tubes notes that the Pleuravac's collection chambers are full. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When the Pleuravac collection chambers are full, a new unit is needed to continue effective drainage and maintain the closed system.
Question 5 of 5
While caring for a client with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the radioactive implant is lying in the bed. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radioactive implants must be handled with tongs and placed in a lead-lined container to minimize radiation exposure, per safety protocols.