NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about driving restrictions. Which of the following instructions is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most regions require a client to be seizure-free for 6 months before driving, ensuring safety.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of suspected pulmonary embolism. Physician orders include the following: oxygen 2 to 4 L/minute per nasal cannula, oximetry at all times, and I.V. administration of 5% dextrose in water at 100 mL/hour. The client has increasing dyspnea and has a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/minute. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing oxygen flow within the ordered range addresses increasing dyspnea and maintains oxygenation, which is the priority in suspected pulmonary embolism.
Question 3 of 5
The 2nd priority needs according to the MAAUAR method of priority setting include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The MAAUAR method prioritizes: Mental status, Acute pain, Acute eliminated needs, Urgent needs, Abnormal vital signs, Risks. The second priority is Acute pain, but among the options, Risks aligns as a high-priority need following initial physiological concerns.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a 7-month-old infant's growth and development. Which behavior should the nurse consider unusual?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking from a cup with minimal spilling is advanced for a 7-month-old, who typically lacks such fine motor control.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is prescribed insulin aspart (NovoLog). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin aspart, a rapid-acting insulin, is taken 5–10 minutes before meals for prandial coverage.