75 FREE NCLEX QUESTIONS - C/O BRILLIANTNURSE.COM EXAM
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ALREADY GRADED A+
The infection control nurse is assigned to a patient with osteomyelitis related to a heel ulcer. The wound
is 5cm in diameter and the drainage saturates the dressing so that it must be changed every hour. What
is her priority intervention?
1. Place the patient under contact precautions
2. Use strict aseptic technique when caring for the wound
3. Place another dressing to reinforce the first one
4. Elevate the patient's leg to prevent more drainage - CORRECT ANSWER -1
A nurse in the emergency room receives a patient who had his left elbow fractured in a fight. He had
waited 5 hours before coming to the emergency room. His left hand has an unequal radial pulse, is
swollen, and is numb and tingling. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
1. Place the patient in a supine position
2. Ask the patient to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
3. Wrap the fractured area with a snug dressing
4. Start an IV in the other arm. - CORRECT ANSWER -4
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,A nurse is caring for a female patient 24 hours after a hip fracture. The patient is on bedrest. The nurse
knows that which regular assessment or intervention is essential for detecting or preventing the
complication of Fat Embolism Syndrome?
1. Performing passive, light, range of motion exercises on the hip as tolerated.
2. Assess the patient's mental status for drowsiness or sleepiness.
3. Assess the pedal pulse and capillary refill in the toes.
4. Administer a stool softener as ordered - CORRECT ANSWER -2
A nurse is caring for a patient with a cast on the right leg. Which of these assessment findings would
most concern the nurse?
1. The capillary refill time is 2 seconds
2. The patient complains of itching and discomfort
3. The cast has a foul-smelling odor
4. The patient is on antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER -3
A nurse is orally administering alendronate (Fosamax), a bisphosphonate drug. The patient is largely bed-
bound and being treated for osteoporosis. What nursing consideration is most important with
administration of this drug?
1. Sit the head of the bed up for 30 minutes after administration
2. Give the patient a small amount of water to drink.
3. Feed the patient soon, at most 10 minutes after administration
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, 4. Assess the patient for back pain or abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWER -1
A nurse is asked by a patient to describe in layman's terms an overview of the condition called
osteomyelitis. What would be the nurse's best response?
1. "Osteomyelitis is a gradual breakdown and weakening of your bones. It's most often age-related."
2. "Osteomyelitis is caused by not having enough Vitamin D, which in turn causes a your bones to be
softer and de-mineralized."
3. "Osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. It can be caused by bacteria reaching your bone from outside
or inside your body."
4. "This is a question that should be directed to your Healthcare Provider." - CORRECT ANSWER -3
What is the overarching nursing concern when caring for patients being treated with splints, casts, or
traction?
1. To assess for and prevent neurovascular complications or dysfunction
2. To ensure adequate nutrition during the healing process
3. To provide patient education for maintenance of splints, casts, or traction in the community.
4. To treat acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER -1
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2026|2027 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS|
ALREADY GRADED A+
The infection control nurse is assigned to a patient with osteomyelitis related to a heel ulcer. The wound
is 5cm in diameter and the drainage saturates the dressing so that it must be changed every hour. What
is her priority intervention?
1. Place the patient under contact precautions
2. Use strict aseptic technique when caring for the wound
3. Place another dressing to reinforce the first one
4. Elevate the patient's leg to prevent more drainage - CORRECT ANSWER -1
A nurse in the emergency room receives a patient who had his left elbow fractured in a fight. He had
waited 5 hours before coming to the emergency room. His left hand has an unequal radial pulse, is
swollen, and is numb and tingling. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
1. Place the patient in a supine position
2. Ask the patient to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10.
3. Wrap the fractured area with a snug dressing
4. Start an IV in the other arm. - CORRECT ANSWER -4
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,A nurse is caring for a female patient 24 hours after a hip fracture. The patient is on bedrest. The nurse
knows that which regular assessment or intervention is essential for detecting or preventing the
complication of Fat Embolism Syndrome?
1. Performing passive, light, range of motion exercises on the hip as tolerated.
2. Assess the patient's mental status for drowsiness or sleepiness.
3. Assess the pedal pulse and capillary refill in the toes.
4. Administer a stool softener as ordered - CORRECT ANSWER -2
A nurse is caring for a patient with a cast on the right leg. Which of these assessment findings would
most concern the nurse?
1. The capillary refill time is 2 seconds
2. The patient complains of itching and discomfort
3. The cast has a foul-smelling odor
4. The patient is on antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER -3
A nurse is orally administering alendronate (Fosamax), a bisphosphonate drug. The patient is largely bed-
bound and being treated for osteoporosis. What nursing consideration is most important with
administration of this drug?
1. Sit the head of the bed up for 30 minutes after administration
2. Give the patient a small amount of water to drink.
3. Feed the patient soon, at most 10 minutes after administration
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, 4. Assess the patient for back pain or abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWER -1
A nurse is asked by a patient to describe in layman's terms an overview of the condition called
osteomyelitis. What would be the nurse's best response?
1. "Osteomyelitis is a gradual breakdown and weakening of your bones. It's most often age-related."
2. "Osteomyelitis is caused by not having enough Vitamin D, which in turn causes a your bones to be
softer and de-mineralized."
3. "Osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. It can be caused by bacteria reaching your bone from outside
or inside your body."
4. "This is a question that should be directed to your Healthcare Provider." - CORRECT ANSWER -3
What is the overarching nursing concern when caring for patients being treated with splints, casts, or
traction?
1. To assess for and prevent neurovascular complications or dysfunction
2. To ensure adequate nutrition during the healing process
3. To provide patient education for maintenance of splints, casts, or traction in the community.
4. To treat acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER -1
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