NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse on an orthopedic unit is assigned to care for four clients with displaced bone fractures. Which client will not be treated with the use of traction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ankle fractures are typically managed with immobilization or surgery, not traction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be most appropriate to wear when providing direct care to a client with a cough?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask is the most appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of respiratory infections from a client with a cough, as it protects against droplet spread.
Question 3 of 5
While performing a neurological assessment on a client with a closed head injury, the nurse notes a positive Babinski reflex. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive Babinski reflex in an adult with a head injury suggests neurological damage, warranting immediate physician notification.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client who experiences nighttime confusion wanders from his room into the room of another client. The nurse can best help with decreasing the client's confusion by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nightlight reduces disorientation and confusion in elderly clients by providing visual cues in the dark.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of liver cirrhosis who is admitted with ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: furosemide is a diuretic used to reduce ascites in liver cirrhosis