NCLEX-RN Practice Questions

Question 1

A nurse is repositioning a client who is immobile and at risk for pressure ulcers. Which action best demonstrates correct repositioning technique?

Turn the client every 4 hours and use a donut cushion under the coccyx Reposition the client every 2 hours using a draw sheet to reduce friction Keep the head of bed elevated at 60 degrees at all times to prevent aspiration Place the client in the same position each time to maintain consistency

Correct Answer:

Reposition the client every 2 hours using a draw sheet to reduce friction

Question 2

A client with dysphagia following a stroke is about to receive oral medications. What is the nurse's priority action?

Crush all medications and mix them with applesauce without checking compatibility Hold all medications until the client can swallow normally Verify with the pharmacist which medications can be crushed before administering Administer medications with a large sip of water to help them go down

Correct Answer:

Verify with the pharmacist which medications can be crushed before administering

Question 3

A nurse is performing oral hygiene for an unconscious client. Which intervention is most important to prevent aspiration?

Use a large volume of water to rinse the mouth thoroughly Position the client supine and tilt the head back Turn the client's head to the side and use suction equipment at the bedside Perform oral care only once per shift to minimize stimulation

Correct Answer:

Turn the client's head to the side and use suction equipment at the bedside

Question 4

A postoperative client reports pain of 7 out of 10 and requests a back rub. The nurse administers the prescribed analgesic and then provides the back rub. What principle does this reflect?

Non-pharmacological measures replace analgesic therapy when used together Complementary comfort measures can be used alongside pharmacological pain management Back rubs are only appropriate for clients with mild pain scores below 4 The nurse should have provided the back rub before giving any medication

Correct Answer:

Complementary comfort measures can be used alongside pharmacological pain management

Question 5

A nurse is caring for a client on complete bed rest. Which finding requires the most immediate intervention?

The client's calf is tender, warm, and swollen compared to the other leg The client requests a softer pillow for comfort The client's heels appear slightly reddened but blanch with pressure The client reports mild lower back stiffness after lying in bed all morning

Correct Answer:

The client's calf is tender, warm, and swollen compared to the other leg

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