NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following observations best indicates to the nurse that a paraplegic client can adequately carry out activities of daily living at home after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: essential if client is to perform ADLs
Question 2 of 5
How many hours of activity per day are necessary to prevent disuse syndrome with muscle atrophy and joint contracture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Approximately 2 hours of activity daily (
C), including range-of-motion exercises or ambulation, helps prevent disuse syndrome, muscle atrophy, and joint contractures in immobilized clients.
Question 3 of 5
The client is having a cardiac catheterization. During the procedure, the client tells the nurse, 'I'm feeling really hot.' Which response would be best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A warm sensation is a normal response to the injection of contrast dye during cardiac catheterization.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted following cast application for a fractured ulna. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paresthesia of the fingers suggests possible nerve compression or compartment syndrome, which requires immediate reporting to the doctor.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has prescribed a Becloforte (beclomethasone) inhaler two puffs twice a day for a client with asthma. The nurse should tell the client to report:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sore throat may indicate oral candidiasis, a side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone.