NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements describes Piaget's stage of concrete operations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Piaget's concrete operations stage (ages 7-11) is characterized by logical and coherent thought processes, enabling problem-solving with concrete objects.
Question 2 of 5
A client has a CVP monitor in place. Which would be included in the nursing care plan for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CVP readings outside 3-8 cm of water may indicate fluid imbalance or catheter issues, requiring physician notification to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a cognitively impaired client who begins to pull at the tape securing his IV site. To prevent the client from removing the IV, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Securing the IV with tape out of the client's vision minimizes tampering while avoiding restraints or inappropriate actions.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit for the client with chronic back pain. The nurse teaching the client with a TENS unit should tell the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin irritation is a common side effect of TENS; reporting it ensures timely management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is having surgery the next morning. The client says, 'I'm really scared about surgery. I've never been put to sleep before and I'm afraid I might not wake up.' Which response by the nurse is the most therapeutic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging fear as normal and inviting the client to express feelings is therapeutic, fostering trust and emotional support.