NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client regarding use of sodium warfarin. Which statement made by the client would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin increases bleeding risk when taken with warfarin, indicating a need for further teaching to avoid this combination.
Question 2 of 5
A client with end-stage renal failure receives hemodialysis via an arteriovenous fistula (AV) placed in the right arm. When caring for the client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating for a bruit confirms AV fistula patency, which is critical for hemodialysis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a severe corneal ulcer has an order for Gentamycin gtt. q 4 hours and Neomycin 1 gtt q 4 hours. Which of the following schedules should be used when administering the drops?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering eye drops 5 minutes apart prevents dilution and ensures each medication's efficacy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be most appropriate to wear when providing direct care to a client with a cough?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask is the most appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of respiratory infections from a client with a cough, as it protects against droplet spread.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse cares for two children brought into an emergency shelter. Law enforcement suspects the children have been neglected. The nurse should assess
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Height and weight assess for failure to thrive, a key indicator of neglect. Bruises on knees/elbows are common in children and less specific.