NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following techniques is correct when administering a subcutaneous injection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A subcutaneous injection is correctly administered at a 45-degree angle (or 90 degrees for obese patients) using a 5/8-inch needle, pinching the skin, without an air bubble.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a 14-year-old boy with a nursing diagnosis of Deficient diversional activity related to immobility, which of the following activities is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A peer-based activity like a card game promotes social interaction and engagement, suitable for a 14-year-old's developmental needs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a woman who delivered a term neonate at 6 a.m. At 4 p.m., the woman has a distended bladder and is reporting pain of 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. The nurse reviews the client's output record. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A distended bladder causing pain requires immediate relief via catheterization to prevent complications like urinary retention or bladder injury.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of gout about medication management. Which of the following medications should the client expect to take during an acute attack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colchicine is used to relieve inflammation during an acute gout attack.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is visiting a client who has been prescribed topical clotrimazole. The nurse should educate the client to the fact that this medication will alleviate which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clotrimazole is a topical antifungal used in the treatment of cutaneous fungal infections and will alleviate an associated rash. The nurse teaches the client that it is used for this purpose. It is not used for pain, sneezing, or fever.