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
A client with tuberculosis who has been on combined therapy with rifampin and isoniazid asks the nurse how long he will have to take medication. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard treatment for active tuberculosis involves 6 months of combined therapy with rifampin and isoniazid to ensure complete eradication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for clients with coronary artery disease recognizes which one of the following as a modifiable risk factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated LDL level (180 mg/dL) is modifiable through diet, exercise, and medication, unlike family history, race, or gender, which are non-modifiable.
Question 4 of 5
A client with an inguinal hernia asks the nurse why he should have surgery when he has had a hernia for years. The nurse understands that surgery is recommended to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery is recommended for an inguinal hernia to prevent strangulation, which can lead to bowel obstruction and tissue necrosis.
Question 5 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.