NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action by the healthcare worker indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves to monitor the IV infusion rate is unnecessary unless contact with bodily fluids is anticipated, indicating a need for further teaching on infection control.
Question 2 of 5
An RN is supervising a team of LPNs on the med-surg floor. All of the following tasks can be delegated to a competent LPN EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Admissions assessments require RN judgment and are outside LPN scope. Sputum collection, catheterization, and inhaler administration are within LPN scope.
Question 3 of 5
A 20-year-old woman who has been laboring at home for several hours has been admitted to the labor and delivery unit at the hospital. The nurse has come in to assess her progress. Which of the following is indicative of being in the active phase of labor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The active phase of labor involves cervical dilation of 4-7 cm with contractions 3-5 minutes apart lasting 40-60 seconds. Option A fits this description.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to a 50-year-old female adult client admitted to the hospital with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Which nursing intervention is appropriate regarding administration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring vital signs before and during IVIG infusion detects adverse reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis) early, ensuring client safety.
Question 5 of 5
During the second stage of labor, the baby's head becomes compressed because the mother has a narrow, bony pelvis. Which of the following is the most common result for the infant from this type of compression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranial molding (
C) is the most common result of head compression during labor due to a narrow pelvis, as the infant's skull adapts to the birth canal. Cerebral palsy (
A), intellectual disability (
B), and epilepsy (
D) are not directly caused by this.