NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is teaching a group of preschool mothers about poison prevention in the home. Which of the following statements, if made by a mother to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vomiting contraindicated when child ingests hydrocarbons due to danger of aspiration
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is seeing a client in the clinic who has shingles (herpes zoster). The client is concerned about spreading the disease to others. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shingles is contagious to immunocompromised individuals, such as those with leukemia, via contact with active lesions. The vaccine is recommended for older adults, not all ages, and recurrence is possible.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of red blood cells (RBCs) to an anemic client. From starting the infusion (puncturing the blood pack) to completion, infusion of the pack should occur within which time period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RBC transfusions must be completed within 4 hours to minimize bacterial growth and ensure safety.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a laryngectomy returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube in place. The primary reason for placement of the nasogastric tube is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nasogastric tube decompresses the stomach, preventing nausea and aspiration post-laryngectomy.
Question 5 of 5
An adolescent client hospitalized with anorexia nervosa is described by her parents as 'the perfect child.' When planning care for the client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activities fostering self-identity address the underlying issues of low self-esteem and perfectionism common in anorexia nervosa.