NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
You are fully aware of the fact that some risk factors are correctable or modifiable and other risk factors are innate and not modifiable. Which of the following risk factors are most likely to be correctable?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Lifestyle choices (e.g., diet, exercise) and high-risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, substance abuse) are modifiable risk factors that can be addressed through education and behavior change. Genetic predisposition and an external locus of control are less easily modified.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of burns is admitted with a 40% total body surface area injury. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid resuscitation is the priority to prevent hypovolemic shock in extensive burns.
Question 3 of 5
During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the client receives oxygen by mask via positive pressure ventilation. The nurse understands that positive pressure ventilation is necessary for which reason?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A short-acting skeletal muscle relaxant is administered during this procedure to prevent injuries during the seizure. The client receives positive pressure ventilation until the muscle relaxant is metabolized, usually within 2 to 3 minutes. The remaining options do not address the specific reason for positive pressure ventilation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a thyroidectomy. Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia is a potential complication post-thyroidectomy due to accidental removal or damage to the parathyroid glands.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about medication adherence. Which of the following instructions is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking antiepileptic medication exactly as prescribed is critical to prevent seizures.