NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered cultures for cytomegalovirus (CMV). Which statement is true of the collection of cultures for cytomegalovirus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh specimens are critical for accurate CMV culture results, as the virus is labile and degrades quickly.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who fractured her leg in a motor vehicle accident. A cast is applied. The nurse will assess which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Assessing pulses, capillary refill, skin temperature, and neurovascular symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, movement) ensures circulation and nerve function are intact; squeezing the cast is inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client with COPD indicates to the nurse that the respiratory problem is chronic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clubbing of fingers is a sign of chronic hypoxia, indicative of long-standing COPD, unlike wheezing or cough, which can occur in acute or chronic stages.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected pneumothorax. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: decreased breath sounds on the affected side are a hallmark of pneumothorax due to lung collapse
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has just administered an IM injection to a client. In which of the following ways should the nurse dispose of the needle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needles should be disposed of immediately in a puncture-resistant container in the client’s room to minimize sharps injury risk.