NCLEX-RN Review Safe and Effective Care Environment
1. Which of the following ethnic groups is at higher risk for pesticide-related injury?
a. Native American
b. Asian-Pacific
c. Norwegian
d. Hispanic
2. Nurse Helena will teach parents of small children that the most common type of first-degree burn is:
a. scalding from hot bath water or spills
b. contact with hot surfaces such as... Continue Reading
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Review Questions Answers and Rationale
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1. C. When irrigating a colostomy, the patient should insert the catheter 2” to 4” into the stoma. Inserting it less than 2” may cause leakage. Inserting it more than 4” may cause trauma to the intestinal mucosa.
2. D. When administering several oral medications, the nurse should state the name of each medication and... Continue Reading
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Review Questions
1. Mr. X has colon cancer requires a permanent colostomy because of the tumor location. After the surgery, the patient must learn how to irrigate the colostomy. When irrigating, how far into the stoma should the patient insert the lubricated catheter?
a. 0.25” to 0.5”
b. 1” to 1.5”
c. 2” to 4”
d. 5” to 7”
2. A patient is to... Continue Reading
NCLEX RN Review Questions for Physiological Adaptation Answers and Rationale
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1. C. Nitrates act primarily to relax coronary smooth muscle and produce vasodilation. They can cause hypotension, which makes the client dizzy and weak. Nitrates are taken at the first sign of chest pain and before activities that might induce chest pain. Sublingual nitroglycerin is taken every 5 minutes for three doses. If the pain persists, the client should... Continue Reading
NCLEX RN Review Questions for Physiological Adaptation
1. Nurse Fiona is teaching a client who receives nitrates for the relief of chest pain. Which of the following instructions should the nurse emphasize?
a. Repeat the dose of sublingual nitroglycerin every 15 minutes for three doses
b. Store the drug in a cool, well-lit place
c. Lie down or sit in a chair for 5 to 10 minutes after taking the... Continue Reading
NCLEX Test Review Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Answers and Rationale
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1. B. No matter how far the client’s pregnancy has progressed by the time of her first prenatal visit, the nurse should teach about danger signs during pregnancy so the client can identify and report them early, helping to avoid complications. The nurse should discuss other topics just before they’re expected to occur.
2. C. Freud defined the first... Continue Reading
NCLEX Test Review Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance
1. Ana, a pregnant mother comes to the facility for her first prenatal visit. When providing teaching, the nurse should be sure to cover which topic?
a. Labor techniques
b. Danger signs during pregnancy
c. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy
d. Tests to evaluate for high-risk pregnancy
2. When developing a plan of care for a child, nurse... Continue Reading


