NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions does NOT require the use of standard precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions are required for contact with blood, urine, and vomit due to potential infectious agents. Sweat is not considered a significant risk for transmission.
Question 2 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is being evaluated by the transplant team. The client's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 14 mL/min. This places the client in which stage of CKD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GFR <15 mL/min indicates stage 5 CKD (end-stage renal disease), often requiring dialysis or transplant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is creating a discharge plan for a client with cholecystitis. The nurse should encourage the client to follow
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-fat diet reduces gallbladder stimulation and prevents cholecystitis flare-ups. Potassium, B12, and phosphorus are not directly related to cholecystitis management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing fluid resuscitation on a burn client. Which piece of assessment data is the best indicator that it is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 30-50 mL/hr is the best indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation in burn clients, reflecting sufficient renal perfusion and fluid balance.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with epilepsy who is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which laboratory value might indicate a serious side effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A WBC of 2000 indicates leukopenia, a serious side effect of carbamazepine that increases infection risk.