NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Prep Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is being instructed on how to use crutches. Which of the following information should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When instructing a client on how to use crutches for ambulation, it is important to emphasize keeping the crutch tips dry to prevent slipping while bearing weight on them. Moisture on the crutch tips can lead to accidents.
Therefore, the correct answer is to dry the crutch tips with a paper towel if they become wet.
Choice A, placing the majority of body weight on the axilla, is incorrect as the weight should be borne through the hands, not the axilla, to avoid nerve damage.
Choice C, using the crutches to lift both feet simultaneously when ascending stairs, is incorrect as the client should ascend stairs by placing weight on the unaffected leg first, followed by the crutches and then the affected leg. This method provides stability and safety during stair climbing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Vitamin D. Fat-soluble vitamins are those that can be stored in the body, allowing excess amounts to be stored for later use. While this storage ability can help prevent deficiencies, it also poses a risk of toxicity. The fat-soluble vitamins are A, E, D, and K.
Choice A, Vitamin C, is water-soluble, not fat-soluble.
Choice C, Vitamin B-6, and
Choice D, Riboflavin, are also water-soluble vitamins and not fat-soluble.
Question 3 of 5
As a valued member of the team on your nursing care unit, you are trying to determine whether the team is doing well. Which of the following is a sign that your team is successful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One of the key indicators of a successful team is the ability to handle conflict positively. Conflict, when managed well, can lead to team growth and development.
Choice B is incorrect because suppressing negative feelings does not indicate team success; open communication is crucial.
Choice C is incorrect as successful teams view mistakes as learning opportunities rather than resorting to disciplinary action.
Choice D is incorrect because successful teams are often innovative and willing to take risks rather than maintaining the status quo.
Question 4 of 5
The supervising RN asks you to bring the unit's collected lab specimens to the lab 'stat'. You should ______________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In healthcare settings, 'stat' is commonly used to indicate that something should be done immediately and without any delay. It is a critical term used to prioritize urgent tasks. Nurses are responsible for various tasks, including handling urgent requests such as transporting lab specimens promptly. Option A is incorrect as nurses can handle urgent tasks like 'stats'. Option B is not as specific as option C, which clearly emphasizes the need for immediate action. Option D is incorrect as it suggests delaying the task until later, which goes against the urgency implied by the term 'stat'.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being seen for disrupted sleep patterns. The nurse encourages the client to verbalize feelings about sleep and inability to maintain adequate sleep habits. What is the rationale for this action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients experiencing disrupted sleep patterns may have underlying anxiety or fear contributing to their poor sleep habits. Encouraging clients to verbalize their feelings about sleep allows them to address any negative emotions that may be impacting their ability to sleep well. By working through these issues, clients may experience increased peace and relaxation, which can help promote better sleep. Option A is incorrect because assuming a mental illness without evidence can lead to mismanagement of the client's care. Option C is incorrect as it does not address the underlying emotional factors affecting the client's sleep patterns. Option D is incorrect as there is a specific rationale for encouraging the client to verbalize their feelings about sleep.