NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following techniques is recommended for removing a tick from the skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using tweezers to pull the tick steadily minimizes the risk of leaving mouthparts in the skin.
Question 2 of 5
A client on the post-op floor underwent surgery 4 days ago. The night nurse reports to the nurse coming on to dayshift that the client complained all night of pain, even though she received every dose of prescribed pain medication. The client currently rates the pain at a 10 out of 10. The day shift nurse should first
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent severe pain post-op suggests a complication (e.g., infection, hemorrhage). A full assessment is the priority to identify the cause before adjusting treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A client is 2 days post-operative colon resection. After a coughing episode, the client's wound eviscerates. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering the eviscerated wound with a sterile saline-soaked dressing keeps the protruding organs moist and prevents infection until surgical repair.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews a 21-year-old female's bloodwork from the lab. Which result would be charted as an abnormal finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WBC 15.6 (normal 4.5-11.0 x 10³/μL) is elevated, indicating possible infection or inflammation. Platelets (150-450 x 10³/μL) are slightly low, RBC (4.2-5.4 million/μL) and hematocrit (36-46%) are normal for females.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone an ileostomy procedure. The nurse expects how much drainage from the ileostomy during the first 24 hours post-op?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ileostomy drainage in the first 24 hours post-op is typically 500-1,000 mL due to liquid stool output. 800 mL is the most reasonable estimate.