NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing team includes two RNs, one LPN/LVN, and one nursing assistant. The nurse should consider the assignments appropriate if the nursing assistant is assigned to care for
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: standard, unchanging procedure
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in an alcohol rehabilitation facility. A local news station is doing a story on addiction, and a representative comes to the facility, asking to interview a client. A client agrees to appear in the story, and the crew films an interview in the dayroom, showing a glimpse of other clients. Which violation has the nurse committed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse violated HIPAA by allowing the filming of other clients without their consent, as this discloses protected health information (PHI) without authorization.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a client with Paget's disease. An important part of preventive care for the client with Paget's disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paget's disease increases fracture risk, so keeping the environment clutter-free reduces fall risks, a key preventive measure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who is allergic to penicillin. Which antibiotic is safest to administer to this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin is a macrolide, safe for penicillin-allergic clients, unlike cefazolin, amoxicillin, or ceftriaxone, which are beta-lactams with cross-reactivity risks.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client admitted for possible oral cancer. The nurse identifies which of the following to be a late-occurring symptom of oral cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain is a late symptom of oral cancer, often occurring as the disease progresses and affects surrounding tissues.