NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 20-year-old male has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse knows which of the following are classic signs and symptoms of this disorder? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Schizophrenia symptoms include social withdrawal, auditory hallucinations, and disorganized speech. Agitation may occur but is less specific, and obsession with hygiene is not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A child who ingested 18 500-mg acetaminophen tablets 30 minutes ago is seen in the ED. Which of these orders should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Activated charcoal is the priority within 1 hour of acetaminophen overdose to reduce absorption, followed by acetylcysteine to prevent liver damage.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 2-year-old asks the nurse when she should schedule her son's first dental visit. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that most children have all their deciduous teeth by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most children have all 20 deciduous teeth by 30 months, guiding the timing of the first dental visit.
Question 4 of 5
A 46-year-old male has been placed under therapeutic hypothermic care after a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse correctly explains to the family,
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Therapeutic hypothermia post-MI slows metabolism, reducing cerebral oxygen demand and protecting the brain from ischemic injury.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is talking in the lounge with other nurses about grief and loss. The nurse understands which to be true regarding grief and loss? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Age, gender, and culture influence grief; nurses must process their own feelings to help others, and supporting families post-loss is key. Grief is not inherently detrimental, and expression should be encouraged.