NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is the responsibility of the nurse in obtaining an informed consent for surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's role is to witness the client's signature and ensure the consent form is completed, not to explain the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a feeding via a nasogastric tube. The nurse would perform which of the following before initiating the feeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirating stomach content confirms nasogastric tube placement, preventing aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing fluid resuscitation on a burn client. Which piece of assessment data is the best indicator that it is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 30-50 mL/hr is the best indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation in burn clients, reflecting sufficient renal perfusion and fluid balance.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old patient being treated for a fractured right femur with balanced suspension traction with a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment. The nurse notes that the patient’s left leg is externally rotated. The nurse should
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: holds hip in neutral position and leg in normal alignment, entire weight of leg cannot be held by props placed below knee
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing the client for surgery. The pre-op medication includes atropine sulfate 0.4 mg, meperidine (Demerol HCl) 50 mg, and promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan) 25 mg IM. Which action should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ensuring the surgical permit is signed is the priority to confirm informed consent before administering preoperative medications.