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 nurse expects a child with a deficiency in factor VIII to be diagnosed with
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Factor VIII deficiency causes hemophilia A, a bleeding disorder due to impaired clotting.
Question 3 of 5
When the nurse checks the fundus of a client on the first postpartum day, she notes that the fundus is firm, is at the level of the umbilicus, and is displaced to the right. The next action the nurse should take is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fundus displaced to the right on the first postpartum day is often due to bladder distention, which should be assessed next.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in intensive care with a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. The client is found to be restless, complains of extreme nausea, and is weak on the left arm and leg. Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head to 30 degrees reduces intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury, addressing symptoms like nausea and restlessness.
Question 5 of 5
The client is taking rifampin 600 mg po daily to treat his tuberculosis. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rifampin causes orange-red discoloration of urine, a normal side effect the nurse should explain.