NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of behavior modification is most likely to benefit a client who has a severe phobia regarding spiders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Desensitization (
C), gradually exposing the client to spiders, is most effective for phobias. Other methods (A, B,
D) are less specific.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just received the change of shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A suspected subdural hematoma is a medical emergency due to potential brain compression, requiring immediate assessment to prevent deterioration.
Question 3 of 5
A Turkish-speaking client is scheduled for a colonoscopy, and the nurse must provide printed directions to the client, but directions are not available in Turkish. Which of the following is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contacting a medical translator (
A) ensures accurate communication for critical medical instructions. Using a child (
B) is unreliable, pictures/pantomime (
C) may be unclear, and advising the daughter to find a translator (
D) shifts responsibility inappropriately.
Question 4 of 5
The client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which lab test should be evaluated while the client is receiving TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN's high dextrose content requires glucose monitoring to prevent hyperglycemia.
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.