NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) - NCLEX-RN Exam Questions

QUESTION NO: 1
The nurse working with a client who is out of control should follow a model of intervention that includes which of the following?

QUESTION NO: 2
A premature infant needs supplemental O2 therapy. A nursing intervention that reduces the risk of retrolental fibroplasia is to:

QUESTION NO: 3
The nurse assists a client with advanced emphysema to the bathroom. The client becomes extremely short of breath while returning to bed. The nurse should:

QUESTION NO: 4
A client is experiencing mucosal cell damage secondary to chemotherapy. Because of mucosal ulcers, eating has become increasingly uncomfortable for her. Which of the following interventions would be most effective in getting her to eat?

QUESTION NO: 5
On admission to the inpatient unit, a 34-year-old client is able to follow simple directions, but with great difficulty.
He is worried about how he can keep clean in such a public place and repeatedly dusts his bureau, straightens his bed, and adjusts the clothes in his closet. The client is experiencing a severe level of anxiety. Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic in initially attempting to reduce his anxiety?

QUESTION NO: 6
A client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to locate a cerebral lesion. It is important for the nurse to find out if he has a(n):

QUESTION NO: 7
Based on your knowledge of genetic inheritance, which of these statements is true for autosomal recessive genetic disorders?

QUESTION NO: 8
A schizophrenic client has made sexual overtures toward her physician on numerous occasions. During lunch, the client tells the nurse, "My doctor is in love with me and wants to marry me." This client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

QUESTION NO: 9
The serial sevens test is often used to determine delirium and dementia. This test aids in assessing which of the following?

QUESTION NO: 10
The physician orders haloperidol 5 mg IM stat for a client and tells the nurse that the dose can be repeated in
1-2 hours if needed. The most likely rationale for this order is:

QUESTION NO: 11
A 22-year-old client presents with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder and a history of using drugs, writing numerous checks with insufficient funds, and stealing. He appears charming and intelligent, and the other clients are impressed and want to be liked by him. The greatest problem that may arise from this situation is that:

QUESTION NO: 12
A registered nurse is trying to determine the appropriate care that she should provide for her obstetrical clients.
Which of the following documents is considered the legal standard of practice?