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 knows that a 60-year-old female client's susceptibility to osteoporosis is most likely related to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormonal changes, particularly estrogen loss post-menopause, are the primary cause of osteoporosis in women.
Question 3 of 5
An elderly client is hospitalized for a transurethral prostatectomy. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red urine with many clots indicates significant bleeding, a potential emergency post-transurethral prostatectomy, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted for evaluation of aggressive behavior and diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. A key part of the care of such clients is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting realistic limits helps manage the manipulative and impulsive behaviors common in antisocial personality disorder, promoting safety and structure.
Question 5 of 5
A client taking the drug disulfiram (Antabuse) is admitted to the ER. Which clinical manifestations are most indicative of recent alcohol ingestion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disulfiram causes a severe reaction with alcohol, including vomiting, tachycardia (HR 120), and chest pain due to acetaldehyde accumulation, making these symptoms most indicative.