NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician orders the removal of an in-dwelling catheter the second postoperative day for a client with a prostatectomy. The client complains of pain and dribbling of urine the first time he voids. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain and dribbling post-catheter removal are common due to bladder irritation and will typically improve within days.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a manic client in the seclusion room, and it is time for lunch. It is MOST appropriate for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: should eat at regular time; remain in the seclusion room for client’s safety
Question 3 of 5
A client has accidentally splashed a toxic (although not caustic) substance in his right eye and the nurse must flush the eye. Which of the following steps are correct? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Correct eye irrigation includes syringe 0.5 inch above eye (
B), flushing 5 minutes (
C), holding eyelid open (
D), and using a basin (E). Head down (
A) is incorrect; tilt toward affected side.
Question 4 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
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is asked by the nurse aide, 'Are peptic ulcers really caused by stress?' The nurse would be correct in replying with the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peptic ulcers are primarily caused by H. pylori infection, though stress can contribute to other types of ulcers.