NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following tasks would an RN NOT delegate to an LPN?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessment, such as evaluating ambulation ability, is outside the LPN’s scope and reserved for RNs. The other tasks are within the LPN’s scope of practice.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse cares for two children brought into an emergency shelter. Law enforcement suspects the children have been neglected. The nurse should assess
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Height and weight assess for failure to thrive, a key indicator of neglect. Bruises on knees/elbows are common in children and less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders the removal of an in-dwelling catheter the second postoperative day for a client with a prostatectomy. The client complains of pain and dribbling of urine the first time he voids. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain and dribbling post-catheter removal are common due to bladder irritation and will typically improve within days.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client is diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. Which finding differentiates interstitial cystitis from other forms of cystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interstitial cystitis is characterized by chronic pelvic pain and urinary symptoms with sterile urine, as it is not caused by bacterial infection, unlike other forms of cystitis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected meningitis who will be having a lumbar puncture. Which statement regarding aftercare is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-lumbar puncture care includes assessing for neurological changes, pain, drainage, and voiding to detect complications like nerve injury or CSF leak.