NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Vitamin K is administered to the newborn shortly after birth for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K is given to newborns to facilitate clotting, preventing hemorrhagic disease due to low vitamin K levels.
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction would not be included in the discharge teaching of the client receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding aged cheese is relevant for MAO inhibitors, not chlorpromazine, which does not interact with tyramine-containing foods.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to suction the client with a tracheotomy. The nurse notes a previously used bottle of normal saline on the client's bedside table. There is no label to indicate the date or time of initial use. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an unlabeled, previously opened saline bottle risks contamination; a new, labeled bottle ensures sterility.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing assistant finds a client on the floor. Once the client is safe, which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Falls require documentation in the medical record and an incident report to track safety issues and ensure follow-up.
Question 5 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.