NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old is hospitalized with a diagnosis of Kawasaki's disease. A severe complication of Kawasaki's disease is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kawasaki's disease can lead to coronary artery aneurysms, a severe complication that may cause myocardial infarction or rupture.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses the development of a three-month-old boy in the well-baby clinic. Which of the following behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would be UNEXPECTED?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: unexpected until 6 months of age
Question 3 of 5
When applying the leads for a 12-lead electrocardiogram, the nurse places V1 and V2 at the fourth intercostal space to the right and left of the sternum. Which of the remaining leads is placed at the fifth intercostal space on the left midclavicular line?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lead V4 (
B) is placed at the fifth intercostal space on the left midclavicular line in a 12-lead ECG.
Question 4 of 5
Which task is included in the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The working phase involves evaluating progress toward goals, building on strengths identified earlier.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of hepatitis who is experiencing pruritis. Which would be the most appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adding baby oil to bath water moisturizes the skin, reducing pruritis in hepatitis clients, unlike warm showers or powder, which may worsen dryness.