NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working on a neurological unit. If the following events occur simultaneously, which would receive RN priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden weakness in a client with a cerebral aneurysm suggests possible rupture or neurological deterioration, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
An RN delegates patient assignments to an LPN and nursing assistant. Later, the RN overhears a nursing assistant arguing with a patient regarding a late breakfast tray. The nursing assistant begins to raise his voice as the disagreement continues. The best action from the RN is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the nursing assistant privately de-escalates the situation, provides coaching, and maintains professionalism without immediate escalation.
Question 3 of 5
The client with AIDS tells the nurse that he has been using acupuncture to help with his pain. The nurse should question the client regarding this treatment because acupuncture uses:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acupuncture uses needles, which pose an infection risk in immunocompromised AIDS patients, requiring further discussion.
Question 4 of 5
A client requires insertion of a nasogastric tube. When preparing the client for the procedure, the nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High Fowler's position with the head tilted forward (
A) facilitates nasogastric tube insertion by aligning the esophagus and reducing the risk of aspiration. Tilting the head backward (B,
D) or using a neutral position in semi-Fowler's (
C) is less effective for this procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse who is helping to care for a client with a hip fracture. The client has Buck's traction applied. Which statement by the student nurse indicates a need for further explanation by the primary nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buck’s traction is skin traction, not skeletal traction, which uses pins. The other statements are correct regarding weight, positioning, and pin care (though pin care applies to skeletal traction).