NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following groups of neonates should be screened for hearing loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Universal newborn hearing screening is recommended for all neonates (
D) to detect hearing loss early. Premature neonates (
A), those with risk factors (
B), or abnormal Apgar scores (
C) are included but not exclusive.
Question 2 of 5
A child with a history of seizures begins to seize suddenly in his hospital room. The nurse would do all of the following interventions EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restraining during a seizure risks injury. Loosening clothing, removing pillows, rolling to the side, and administering lorazepam (if ordered) are appropriate to ensure safety and stop the seizure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting the physician with removalCus of a central venous catheter. To facilitate removal, the nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking slow, deep breaths during central venous catheter removal minimizes the risk of air embolism.
Question 4 of 5
Clients with sickle cell anemia are taught to avoid activities that cause hypoxia and hypoxemia. Which of the following activities would the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A bus trip to a museum is a low-exertion activity at sea level, minimizing the risk of hypoxia compared to high-altitude or strenuous activities.
Question 5 of 5
A client has had a unilateral adrenalectomy to remove a tumor. The most important measurement in the immediate post-operative period for the nurse to take is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure monitoring is critical post-adrenalectomy, as the adrenal gland regulates blood pressure through hormone production, and surgery may cause instability.