Complete Question Bank

NCLEX RN· RN Fundamentals of Nursing · NCLEX RN Fundamental Questions

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client scheduled for a pneumonectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?

A. You must lay on your nonoperative side immediately following this surgery
B. You can expect your lung function to return to normal within two to six hours
C. You will want to avoid coughing after this surgery as you will be suctioned using a catheter
D. You will be encouraged to get up and walk the same day as your surgery

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You will be encouraged to get up and walk the same day as your surgery

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assisting a client with the use of a fracture bedpan. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Position the client prone while placing the bedpan.
B. Raise the head of the bed to 30 degrees.
C. Place the open rim of the bedpan toward the head of the bed.
D. Lower all of the side rails

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Raise the head of the bed to 30 degrees.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for surgery who is nothing by mouth (NPO) status. Which of the following prescription should the nurse clarify with the primary healthcare physician (PHCP)?

A. Lispro insulin 5 units SubQ TID
B. Glargine insulin 15 units SubQ QHS
C. Vitamin B12 100 mcg IM Daily
D. Clonidine patch transdermal TTS-1 0.1 mg/24 hours q 7 days

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Lispro insulin 5 units SubQ TID

Question 4 of 5

The nurse observes a fire in a client's room. The nurse should take which initial action?

A. Rescue the client
B. Extinguish the fire
C. Activate the fire alarm
D. Place a linen blanket over the fire

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rescue the client

Question 5 of 5

The nurse supervises a student nurse preparing a client for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test. Which of the following actions by the student nurse would require follow-up by the nurse? The student

A. Asks the client if they have claustrophobia.
B. Instructs the client to apply earplugs before the exam.
C. Moves the nitroglycerin patch from the torso to the back.
D. Tells the client that they will not have any exposure to radiation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Moves the nitroglycerin patch from the torso to the back.

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your NCLEX RN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams