NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions does NOT require the use of standard precautions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions are required for contact with blood, urine, and vomit due to potential infectious agents. Sweat is not considered a significant risk for transmission.
Question 2 of 5
A burn client begins treatments with silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) applied to the wounds. The nurse should carefully monitor for which adverse affect associated with this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine can cause leukopenia as an adverse effect, requiring monitoring of white blood cell counts to detect potential bone marrow suppression.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following groups of neonates should be screened for hearing loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Universal newborn hearing screening is recommended for all neonates (
D) to detect hearing loss early. Premature neonates (
A), those with risk factors (
B), or abnormal Apgar scores (
C) are included but not exclusive.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of HPV is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major risk factor for cervical cancer, particularly high-risk strains like HPV-16 and HPV-18.
Question 5 of 5
A neonate has severe congenital abnormalities that make death imminent, and the NICU team believes that further attempts at treatment or feeding are not warranted and that palliative care only should be provided. When speaking with the parents about this, which of the following is the best approach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Focusing on comfort measures (
B) communicates compassionately that palliative care prioritizes the neonate's comfort, aligning with the parents' emotional needs. Withholding food/treatment (
A) is harsh, futility (
C) is blunt, and letting nature take its course (
D) lacks clarity.