NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 2-year-old is hospitalized with suspected intussusception. Which finding is associated with intussusception?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Currant jelly stools, caused by blood and mucus, are a hallmark of intussusception due to intestinal obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following client statements would indicate that the client is responding positively to the prescribed antidepressant therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: improved energy level is a positive sign of response to antidepressant therapy
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-myocardial infarction on the cardiac unit. The client is exhibiting symptoms of shock. Which clinical manifestation is the best indicator that the shock is cardiogenic rather than anaphylactic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain is a hallmark of cardiogenic shock due to myocardial infarction, reflecting cardiac ischemia. Anaphylactic shock typically involves allergic symptoms like urticaria or bronchospasm. Low BP, anxiety, and normal temperature are nonspecific.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client admitted for possible oral cancer. The nurse identifies which of the following to be a late-occurring symptom of oral cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain is a late symptom of oral cancer, often occurring as the disease progresses and affects surrounding tissues.
Question 5 of 5
The complete blood count of a client admitted with anemia reveals that the red blood cells are hypochromic and microcytic. The nurse recognizes that the client has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells are characteristic of iron-deficiency anemia, caused by insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis.