NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The registered nurse is making assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to the pregnant nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with RSV poses the least risk to a pregnant nurse, as it is a common respiratory virus, whereas HIV, radium implants, and cytomegalovirus carry higher risks during pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for cataract surgery. The nurse is aware that the procedure will use:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mydriatics are used to dilate the pupil, facilitating lens removal during cataract surgery.
Question 3 of 5
Which roommate would be most suitable for the 6-year-old male with a fractured femur in Russell's traction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 12-year-old male with a similar condition provides age-appropriate companionship and shared care needs.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor. During examination, the nurse notes a papular lesion on the perineum. Which initial action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A papular lesion on the perineum during labor could indicate an infectious process (e.g., herpes), so reporting it to the doctor is the most appropriate initial action.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following assessment findings would require an intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: indicates peritonitis, also will see nausea and vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity