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
A client has had a unilateral adrenalectomy to remove a tumor. The most important measurement in the immediate post-operative period for the nurse to take is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure monitoring is critical post-adrenalectomy, as the adrenal gland regulates blood pressure through hormone production, and surgery may cause instability.
Question 3 of 5
The client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which lab test should be evaluated while the client is receiving TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN's high dextrose content requires glucose monitoring to prevent hyperglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
A client recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is being discharged home on digoxin (Lanoxin). The nurse is providing education to the client and family. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking a missed digoxin dose as soon as remembered is incorrect; clients should skip it if it’s close to the next dose to avoid toxicity. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A client with benign prostatic hypertrophy has been started on Proscar (finasteride). The nurse's discharge teaching should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Finasteride tablets should not be handled by pregnant women due to the risk of fetal harm. This is a critical teaching point for safety.