NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a ventilator-dependent client who is receiving tube feedings, the nurse can help prevent aspiration of gastric secretions by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed 30-45° reduces the risk of aspiration in ventilator-dependent clients.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of passive-aggressive personality disorder is seen at the local mental health clinic. A common characteristic of persons with passive-aggressive personality disorder is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passive-aggressive personality disorder is characterized by underlying hostility expressed indirectly through behaviors like procrastination, stubbornness, or intentional inefficiency.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent client is seen by the nurse at a school where a fatal shooting incident occurred on campus 3 months earlier. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing flashbacks, avoiding the location of the shooting, having angry outbursts, and experiencing a loss of interest in playing his favorite musical instrument. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Which intervention would be the best for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to the multidisciplinary crisis team ensures comprehensive, coordinated care for suspected PTSD, leveraging expertise beyond the nurse’s scope.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse employed in the emergency room is responsible for triage of four clients injured in a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following clients should receive priority in care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sternal bruises suggest potential chest trauma, requiring priority.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rest periods help manage fatigue and muscle weakness, common in post-polio syndrome.