NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When assisting a client with range-of-motion exercises, which movements should be carried out on the client's elbows? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Elbow range-of-motion includes flexion (
B), extension (E), supination (
A), and pronation (
D). Circumduction (
C) is not possible at the elbow, and hyperextension (F) is not a standard motion for this joint.
Question 2 of 5
The doctor has ordered antithrombolic stockings to be applied to the legs of the client with peripheral vascular disease. The nurse knows antithrombolic stockings should be applied:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying antithrombic stockings before rising prevents venous pooling, maximizing their effectiveness in improving circulation.
Question 3 of 5
Which selection would provide the most calcium for the client who is 4 months pregnant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is a rich source of calcium, essential for fetal bone development during pregnancy.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse in a cardiac ICU is precepting a student nurse. Which action by the student nurse requires immediate intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lifting the urinary catheter bag above the bladder risks backflow of urine, increasing infection risk, and requires immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A client comes into the emergency room after a chemical splashed into her eye at work. The priority nursing intervention is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immediate irrigation with saline removes the chemical, preventing further eye damage. Other actions follow after irrigation.