NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma about eye drop administration. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: applying pressure to the inner canthus (nasolacrimal occlusion) prevents systemic absorption of the medication
Question 2 of 5
An RN is in charge of a team on a medical/surgical unit that includes an LPN. The RN understands that which of the following is an activity that falls outside the scope of practice of an LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developing a nursing care plan requires assessment and critical thinking, which are RN responsibilities. LPNs can perform the other tasks within their scope.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the assessment of the patient admitted with 'extreme abdominal pain.' The nurse asks the client about the medication that he has been taking because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medications can cause or exacerbate abdominal pathology, making it essential to assess their role in the patient's symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A child with thrush has been prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). The child's mother asks what this medication is used for, and the nurse correctly replies,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluconazole is an antifungal used to treat thrush, a yeast infection caused by Candida.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigning staff for the day. Which client should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stable post-appendectomy patient requires basic care, suitable for a nursing assistant.