NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching an unlicensed assistive personnel about the care of clients with self-mutilation. Which of the following, if stated by the unlicensed personnel about self-mutilation, demonstrates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-mutilation is often a way to express intense emotions like anger or rage, indicating the assistant understands its emotional significance.
Question 2 of 5
A client with atrial fibrillation is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin). Which finding indicates a potential toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual disturbances, such as blurred or yellow vision, are classic signs of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning preoperative teaching with a client scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which most frequent cause of postoperative pain should the nurse plan to include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bladder spasms can occur after this surgery because of postoperative bladder distention or irritation from the balloon on the indwelling urinary catheter. The nurse administers antispasmodic medications as prescribed to treat this type of pain. Options 2 and 3 are not frequent causes of pain. Some surgeons purposefully apply tension to the catheter for a few hours postoperatively to control bleeding. There is no incision with a TURP.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes about sick day management. Which of the following instructions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Continuing insulin, frequent glucose monitoring, fluid intake, and contacting the provider prevent complications during illness.
Question 5 of 5
Select the age group that is accurately paired with the normal and recommended hours of sleep each day.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Toddlers (1-2 years) typically require 11-14 hours of sleep per day, including naps, which is the correct pairing.