NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's arterial blood gas results. Which finding would indicate that the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In respiratory acidosis, the pH is decreased and an opposite effect is seen in the PCO2 (pH decreased, PCO2 elevated). Option 1 indicates respiratory alkalosis; option 3 indicates possible metabolic acidosis; option 4 indicates possible metabolic alkalosis.
Question 2 of 5
Bacterial conjunctivitis has affected several children at a local day care center. A nurse should advise which measure to minimize the risk of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thorough hand washing is the most effective measure to prevent the spread of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's arterial blood gas results. Which finding would indicate that the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In respiratory acidosis, the pH is decreased and an opposite effect is seen in the PCO2 (pH decreased, PCO2 elevated). Option 1 indicates respiratory alkalosis; option 3 indicates possible metabolic acidosis; option 4 indicates possible metabolic alkalosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing instructions to the parent of a child who had a myringotomy with insertion of tympanostomy tubes. Which instructions should the nurse provide the parent in case the tubes fall out?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parent should be assured that if the tympanostomy tubes fall out, it is not an emergency, but it is best if the primary health care provider or health care clinic is notified. The size and appearance of the tympanostomy tubes should be described to the parent after surgery so that he or she will be familiar with their appearance. The remaining options are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting a prostate screening clinic. Which sign of prostatism should the nurse question each client about?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Signs of prostatism that may be reported to the nurse are reduced force and size of urinary stream, intermittent stream, hesitancy in beginning the flow of urine, inability to stop urinating quickly, a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying after voiding, and an increase in episodes of nocturia. These symptoms are the result of pressure of the enlarging prostate on the client's urethra.