NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered nitroglycerin buccal tablets for a client with stable angina. The nurse knows that nitroglycerin:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary blood vessels, improving blood flow to the myocardium and relieving angina.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse needs to draw a blood sample from a patient's central line. The line is currently infusing Ringer's lactate. In which order should the nurse take the following steps to draw the blood sample? Number the steps below.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,D,C,A,E
Rationale: Order: Stop infusion (
B), scrub hub (
D), withdraw/discard blood (
C), flush with saline (
A), withdraw lab sample (E). This ensures a clean, accurate sample.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a chest tube in place with a three-chamber chest drainage system. The nurse notes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. This indicates which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates a system air leak (
C), such as a loose connection or hole in the tubing. A pneumothorax (
A) may cause intermittent bubbling, adequate suction (
B) is indicated by bubbling in the suction chamber, and incorrect tube positioning (
D) would not typically cause continuous bubbling.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting the physician with removalCus of a central venous catheter. To facilitate removal, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking slow, deep breaths during central venous catheter removal minimizes the risk of air embolism.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions does NOT require the use of standard precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions are required for contact with blood, urine, and vomit due to potential infectious agents. Sweat is not considered a significant risk for transmission.