NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes a LPN/LVN perform a wet-to-dry dressing change on a 2-inch abdominal incision. Which of the following behaviors, if performed by the LPN/LVN, would indicate an understanding of proper technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: if wet dressing touches skin it could cause skin breakdown
Question 2 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient pain clinic has the opportunity to teach a client with chronic back pain about nonpharmacological pain management. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to include when teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Music, therapeutic massage, stretching exercises, and relaxation are all evidence-based nonpharmacological methods to manage chronic pain.
Question 3 of 5
The RN is planning client assignments. Which is the least appropriate task for the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment of breathing difficulty requires RN expertise to evaluate and intervene, making it inappropriate for a nursing assistant.
Question 4 of 5
The Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) specifies that two client identifiers are to be used before administering medication. Which method is best for identifying patients using two patient identifiers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comparing the MAR with the client's armband name and medical number ensures accurate identification using two reliable identifiers.
Question 5 of 5
The best size cathlon for administration of a blood transfusion to a six year old is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 20-gauge catheter is appropriate for blood transfusion in a six-year-old, balancing flow rate and vessel size.