NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of these is a form of therapeutic communication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Silence is a therapeutic communication technique that allows the client time to process thoughts and emotions, fostering reflection.
Question 2 of 5
When you are monitoring your client who is now started on an intravenous antibiotic for an infection, you notice that the client is exhibiting signs of anaphylaxis. What is your first priority intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the IV flow is the first priority to halt the administration of the allergen causing anaphylaxis, followed by other emergency interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carvedilol can cause hypotension, requiring regular blood pressure monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
You are caring for a client whose pressure ulcer is yellow. Which treatment will you most likely employ for this wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A yellow pressure ulcer indicates slough, best treated with autolytic debridement to promote natural tissue breakdown and healing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse who fails to check a client's armband before administering his medications is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failing to check a client's armband before administering medications is negligent, as it violates patient safety protocols for verifying identity.