NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When using restraints for an agitated/aggressive patient, which of the following statements should NOT influence the nurse’s actions during this intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: the need for restraints is based on patient’s behavioral status and condition, not the patient’s voluntary/involuntary status
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) to be administered concomitantly to the client with hypertension. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril and furosemide are commonly used together for hypertension, as they have complementary effects, so administering them is appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has given instructions on pursed-lip breathing to a client with COPD. Which statement by the client would indicate effective teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing involves inhaling through the nose and exhaling slowly through pursed lips, which may involve contracting abdominal muscles to assist with exhalation, prolonging exhalation to reduce air trapping in COPD.
Question 4 of 5
The client using a diaphragm should be instructed to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Surgery, especially pelvic or abdominal, can alter pelvic anatomy, requiring the diaphragm to be resized for effective contraception.
Question 5 of 5
A neonatal nurse assesses a premature newborn baby using the Apgar score. All of the following assessments are given a score EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Apgar score evaluates appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. Rooting (a feeding reflex) is not part of the Apgar assessment.