NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Whole blood is primarily indicated for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Whole blood is primarily used to treat extreme loss of blood volume (
A), such as in hemorrhagic shock, as it restores both volume and oxygen-carrying capacity. Clotting factors (
B), anemia (
C), and acute bleeding (
D) may require specific blood components instead.
Question 2 of 5
A client with an artificial eye is too ill to remove the eye, but the lids are crusted and irritated, so the nurse must remove the prosthesis for cleaning and to inspect the eye socket. The nurse has washed hands and applied disposable gloves. Place the remaining steps to removing the prosthesis (Roman numerals) in the correct order.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A,D,B,C
Rationale: Prosthesis removal: Retract upper lid (I), retract lower lid (IV), slip finger under prosthesis (II), break suction and remove (III).
Question 3 of 5
A 28-year-old woman with Guillain-Barre syndrome has been intubated and is on mechanical ventilation due to ascending paralysis. She has become increasingly worried and upset as the day has gone on. What would be the best response by the nurse to help the woman cope?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s worry, offering support, and encouraging family presence promote emotional coping and reduce isolation. Other responses dismiss the client’s feelings or limit support.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a right nephrolithotomy. Postoperatively, the client should be positioned:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning on the left side reduces pressure on the surgical site (right kidney), promoting comfort and minimizing complications.
Question 5 of 5
A client with diverticulitis fills out her lunch menu after instruction from the nurse on proper diet. Which selection by the client demonstrates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Creamy peanut butter is high-fat and low-fiber, which can exacerbate diverticulitis. Other options are low-residue and appropriate.