NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which would be included in the nursing care plan of a client experiencing severe delirium tremens?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping closet and bathroom doors closed minimizes visual stimuli that could exacerbate hallucinations or confusion in delirium tremens, promoting a safe environment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the progress of a client in labor. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Green-tinged amniotic fluid indicates meconium, a sign of fetal distress requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
In many cultures, pregnancy is viewed as a natural rather than a medical condition. How does this affect prenatal care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viewing pregnancy as natural (
A) often leads to delayed or less frequent prenatal care, impacting monitoring. Harmful beliefs (
C) or increased mortality (
D) are not directly implied.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an acute exacerbation. The nurse notes that the client has a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute, is using accessory muscles, and has oxygen saturation of 88% on 2 L/min of oxygen via nasal cannula. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: positioning in high Fowler’s facilitates breathing and improves oxygenation immediately; other actions may follow based on further assessment
Question 5 of 5
The newly licensed nurse has been asked to perform a procedure that he feels unqualified to perform. The nurse's best response at this time is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refusing and explaining the lack of qualification ensures patient safety and adheres to ethical standards.