Clinical Skills NCLEX Practice Questions
120 questions
Which factor can cause an increase in a patient's blood pressure?What is the normal oxygen saturation level in healthy individuals?What vital sign change is typical in a patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?Which of the following statements about wound healing by primary intention is true?A patient with a leg wound is prescribed topical silver sulfadiazine. The nurse educates the patient about which potential side…A patient's heart rate is recorded as 55 beats per minute. How would this reading be classified?Which vital sign alteration is most concerning in a patient with suspected heatstroke?The nurse is caring for a patient with a surgical wound. Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the…Which factor is essential for accurate blood pressure measurement?Which pulse site is typically used to assess heart rate in adults?Which of the following dressings is most appropriate for a wound with heavy exudate?The nurse is assessing a client with a wound and notes a yellowish, thick exudate. Which type of wound dressing…A client has a wound with excessive granulation tissue. Which intervention is appropriate to promote healing?he nurse is caring for a client with a wound that is covered with black necrotic tissue. Which type of…What is the primary purpose of a hydrogel dressing?Which pulse site is typically used to assess heart rate in infants?Which action should the nurse take first if a patient's temperature is found to be 102.5°F orally?Which of the following is a characteristic of a Stage III pressure ulcer?What is the normal respiratory rate for adults?Which intervention is most appropriate for preventing skin breakdown in a client confined to a bed?The nurse is performing a dressing change for a client with a wound. Which action is essential to minimize the…Which vital sign should be prioritized in a patient experiencing shortness of breath?Which of the following wound dressings is most appropriate for a wound with moderate exudate?What is the appropriate action for a nurse to take if a wound is undermining?When assessing a patient's blood pressure, which action should the nurse take to minimize measurement errors?What is the term for high blood pressure?A patient's temperature is recorded as 38.5°C. What is the equivalent temperature in Fahrenheit?A nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who suddenly becomes diaphoretic, pale, and reports feeling dizzy. Which vital sign…What is the recommended duration for performing wound irrigation?A client has a stage IV pressure ulcer. Which intervention is the priority for promoting wound healing?During wound irrigation, the nurse ensures that the solution is delivered at what pressure?Which of the following nutritional supplements is most important for promoting wound healing?Which vital sign is most critical to monitor during a patient's recovery from surgery?A patient is receiving negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Which assessment finding indicates a complication of this therapy?A nurse is assessing a newborn's temperature. What method should the nurse use to obtain the most accurate temperature?What is the appropriate action for a nurse to take if a wound is suspected to have a foreign object…A patient with a diabetic foot ulcer is prescribed maggot therapy. The nurse should:Which of the following is a characteristic of a wound that is healing by secondary intention?Which of the following wound types is most likely to require debridement?What is the normal range for adult heart rate (pulse)?Which type of dressing is typically used for wounds with heavy drainage?Which condition is characterized by an elevated body temperature above 38°C (100.4°F)?Which of the following interventions is most important when removing adhesive tape from intact skin?How often should vital signs typically be assessed in stable adult patients?Which vital sign change indicates potential respiratory distress in a patient with a history of asthma?Which factor contributes to impaired wound healing in older adults?A patient presents with a temperature of 102°F (38.9°C), heart rate of 120 bpm, respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min, and…During a health assessment, the nurse observes that a patient's respiratory rate increases when lying down and decreases when sitting…The nurse is caring for a client with a wound. Which finding requires immediate intervention?A patient with a Stage IV pressure ulcer presents with exposed bone and tendon. What is the priority nursing intervention?