NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Prep Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which of the following is an example of physical abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A slap to the person's hand.' Slapping, hitting, and punching are clear examples of physical abuse. Physical abuse involves actions that can cause physical harm or injury to a person.
Choice B, 'Threatening the person,' falls under the category of emotional or psychological abuse, where threats can cause fear and emotional distress but do not involve physical harm.
Choice C, 'Ignoring and isolating a person,' is a form of neglect or emotional abuse, not physical abuse.
Choice D, 'Leaving a patient soiled for hours,' is an example of neglect or lack of proper care, which is also not classified as physical abuse.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes footdrop?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Footdrop results in the foot becoming permanently fixed in a plantar flexion position, not dorsiflexion. This position points the toes downward. The client may be unable to put weight on the foot, making ambulation difficult. Footdrop can be caused by immobility or chronic illnesses that cause muscle changes, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
Choice A is incorrect because footdrop leads to plantar flexion, not dorsiflexion.
Choice C is incorrect as it describes a different condition known as 'toe fanning.'
Choice D is incorrect as it describes an external rotation of the heel, which is not a characteristic of footdrop.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the client with chronic obstructive lung disease indicates an understanding of the major reason for the use of occasional pursed-lip breathing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. Clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have difficulty exhaling fully due to the weak alveolar walls from the disease process. Pursed-lip breathing helps prevent alveolar collapse by maintaining positive pressure in the airways during exhalation. This is the major reason for using pursed-lip breathing in individuals with chronic obstructive lung disease.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not directly address the main purpose of pursed-lip breathing, which is to prevent alveolar collapse and improve exhalation in these patients.