NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working on a postsurgical floor with an LPN. A new client has just arrived. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within an LPN’s scope. PICC line flushing, IV morphine, and TPN initiation require RN-level judgment.
Question 2 of 5
A client with schizophrenia has been taking Thorazine (chlorpromazine) 200 mg four times a day. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sore throat may indicate agranulocytosis, a serious side effect of chlorpromazine, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rest periods help manage fatigue and muscle weakness, common in post-polio syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a ventilator-dependent client who is receiving tube feedings, the nurse can help prevent aspiration of gastric secretions by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed 30-45° reduces the risk of aspiration in ventilator-dependent clients.
Question 5 of 5
The client with an ileostomy is being discharged. Which teaching should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stomahesive provides effective skin protection around the ileostomy, preventing irritation and ensuring a secure seal.