NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When providing care for a client with pancreatitis, the nurse would anticipate which of the following orders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatitis often requires an NG tube with suction to reduce gastric secretions and pancreatic stimulation, aiding in symptom management.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders the removal of an in-dwelling catheter the second postoperative day for a client with a prostatectomy. The client complains of pain and dribbling of urine the first time he voids. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain and dribbling post-catheter removal are common due to bladder irritation and will typically improve within days.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after being found unresponsive as a result of prescribed opioid drugs. Upon awakening she attempts to get out of bed and is unsteady. The nurse is concerned that the client will fall. The doctor ordered a vest restraint to be applied as necessary to maintain client safety. The client refuses the restraints. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moving the client closer to the nursing station allows close monitoring without violating the client’s refusal of restraints, prioritizing safety and autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
A 22-year-old female primigravida who is at 36 weeks' gestation is seen in the ED with a low platelet count, ALT of 68 U/L, AST of 55 U/L, and a continuous, severe headache that has lasted three days. The nurse prepares for what to occur?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The symptoms suggest HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets), a medical emergency requiring prompt delivery of the baby.
Question 5 of 5
Before administering Methyltrexate orally to the client with cancer, the nurse should check the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking vital signs ensures the client is stable before administering Methotrexate, which can cause systemic side effects.