NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working in the ED when a client in labor comes in and says that she does not have health insurance, but wants to know if a doctor will see her. The nurse understands that the client's right to emergency services, regardless of ability to pay, is provided by which piece of legislation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTAL
A) ensures that emergency services are provided regardless of ability to pay, not the options listed.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation about warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: warfarin should not be stopped without medical advice, as it increases the risk of clotting
Question 3 of 5
A client visits the clinic after the death of a parent. Which statement made by the client's sister signifies abnormal grieving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Denial of grief, as indicated by acting like nothing has happened, suggests abnormal grieving, as it may reflect an inability to process the loss.
Question 4 of 5
While caring for a client with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the radioactive implant is lying in the bed. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radioactive implants must be handled with tongs and placed in a lead-lined container to minimize radiation exposure, per safety protocols.
Question 5 of 5
An older man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of an acute attack of gout. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST beneficial in decreasing the client’s pain during ambulation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: would relieve weight, pressure, and stress on affected leg, may use walker