NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which task should be assigned to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeding a client with dementia is within the nursing assistant's scope, as it involves basic care and does not require advanced skills.
Question 2 of 5
Four 6-month-old children arrive at the clinic for diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus immunization. Which child can safely receive the immunization at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mild runny nose is not a contraindication for the DTaP vaccine, whereas seizures, severe allergic reactions, or fever indicate a need to delay immunization.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted to the respiratory unit. Which physician prescription should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-flow oxygen (5 L/min) can suppress the hypoxic drive in COPD clients, risking CO2 retention. Low-flow oxygen (1-2 L/min) is safer and should be questioned.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client's wife tells a nurse she is concerned because her husband insists on talking about past events. The nurse assesses the client and finds him alert, oriented, and responsive to questions. Which statement should the nurse make to the client's wife?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflecting on past events is a normal part of aging, especially in older adults, and this response reassures the wife while providing accurate information.
Question 5 of 5
Two Mexican immigrant families live closely together and share goods, services, and childcare. To which of the following family structures does this model correspond?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A kinship network (
A) involves close family units sharing resources, typical in some Mexican cultures. Extended (
D) is broader, nuclear (
C) is single-family, and binuclear (
B) involves divorce.