NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of parents about safety measures to prevent accidental poisoning in children. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: childproof containers are essential to prevent accidental ingestion of medications
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is teaching healthful lifestyles to a group of senior citizens. The nurse knows that the leading cause of death in persons 65 and older is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults over 65, driven by coronary artery disease and heart failure.
Question 3 of 5
A young male client who has recently become a quadriplegic makes a sexually inappropriate comment to the nurse. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the inappropriate comment directly sets clear boundaries while maintaining professionalism.
Question 4 of 5
The client who is 2 weeks post-burn with a 40% deep partial-thickness injury still has open wounds. The nurse's assessment reveals the following findings: temperature 96.5°F, BP 87/40, and severe diarrhea stools. What problem does the nurse most likely suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothermia, hypotension, and diarrhea suggest systemic gram-negative infection, likely sepsis, due to bacterial translocation from open wounds or the gut in a burn patient.
Question 5 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis has Sjogren's syndrome. The nurse can help relieve the symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sjogren's syndrome causes dry eyes, and artificial tears (eyedrops) help relieve this symptom.