NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is suspected of charting medication administration that he did not give. The nurse can be charged with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falsifying medical records, such as charting unadministered medications, constitutes fraud.
Question 2 of 5
When administering a capsule that is individually wrapped to a client, when should the wrapping be removed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the wrapping at the bedside (
D) ensures the client sees the medication, enhancing safety and trust.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with dementia who has pulled out three peripheral IVs. Which intervention by the nurse is the best way to manage this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wrapping the IV in gauze hides it from view, reducing the likelihood of the client pulling it out, while being less invasive than restraints or threats.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the unit 2 hours after an injury with second-degree burns to the face, trunk, and head. The nurse would be most concerned with the client developing what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a critical concern with facial and head burns due to the risk of airway obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with a tumor in the parietal lobe. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information. A tumor here may cause paresthesia (abnormal sensations like tingling) due to disruption of sensory pathways.