NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the mother of a child with attention deficit disorder regarding the use of Ritalin (methylphenidate). The nurse recognizes that the mother understands her teaching when she states the importance of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ritalin, a stimulant, can cause side effects like insomnia or agitation, not oversedation. The mother's mention of oversedation indicates a misunderstanding, but the question implies correct teaching, so observing for side effects like overstimulation is key.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting the physician with removalCus of a central venous catheter. To facilitate removal, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking slow, deep breaths during central venous catheter removal minimizes the risk of air embolism.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a client's skin, the nurse notes a scattered red rash on the trunk. The individual lesions are about 0.5 cm in diameter and are flat, nonpalpable, and circumscribed. How would this type of lesion be classified?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A flat, nonpalpable lesion ≤1 cm is a macule (
C). Papules (
A) are raised, nodules (
B) are deeper and larger, and patches (
D) are larger flat lesions.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit for the client with chronic back pain. The nurse teaching the client with a TENS unit should tell the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin irritation is a common side effect of TENS; reporting it ensures timely management.
Question 5 of 5
A student nurse is assigned to care for a client in a protective environment room. The nurse knows to intervene upon observing which of the following deliveries by the nursing student?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flowers can introduce allergens or pathogens, which are contraindicated in a protective environment. Other items are safe if sterile or disposable.