NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action by the novice nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failing to wear gloves violates infection control standards.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a right nephrolithotomy. Postoperatively, the client should be positioned:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning on the left side reduces pressure on the surgical site (right kidney), promoting comfort and minimizing complications.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with pernicious anemia. What breakfast should the nurse suggest to increase dietary B12?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pernicious anemia requires dietary B12 (found in eggs, meat, milk). Other options lack significant B12.
Question 4 of 5
During the change of shift report, a nurse writes in her notes that she suspects illegal drug use by a client assigned to her care. During the shift, the notes are found by the client's daughter. The nurse could be sued for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Writing unverified suspicions of illegal drug use that are later seen by others constitutes libel, as it is a written defamatory statement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse begins administration of blood to a client on a medical unit. The nurse knows that which of the following activities is inappropriate to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the reason for a transfusion requires clinical knowledge and is outside the UAP’s scope. Other tasks are appropriate for delegation.