NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 24-year-old nulligravid client with a history of irregular menstrual cycles visits the clinic because she suspects that she is 'about 6 weeks pregnant.' An ultrasound is scheduled in 2 weeks. The nurse should instruct the client that this test will be done to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An early ultrasound at around 8 weeks is primarily used to confirm gestational age and viability.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes about foot care. Which of the following instructions should be included? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, E
Rationale: Daily inspection, well-fitting shoes, and straight toenail trimming prevent complications. Hot water and lotion between toes increase infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
A college student is asking the nurse about his grandfather, who just received a diagnosis of Huntington's disease. The student wants to know if he will have the disease, too. What should the nurse tell the student? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant disorder, meaning a 50% chance of inheritance if one parent is affected, and it typically does not skip generations. It affects men and women equally, is not treatable (only symptom management is available), and the risk is not 75% but 50%.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which finding should the nurse expect to note? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Manifestations of SLE may include fever, musculoskeletal aches and pains, butterfly rash on the face, pleural effusion, basilar pneumonia, generalized lymphadenopathy, pericarditis, tachycardia, hepatosplenomegaly, nephritis, delirium, seizures, psychosis, and coma.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses the assigned clients for the shift. Of the following assigned clients, which client is at greatest risk for falling?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Syncope increases fall risk due to sudden loss of consciousness, particularly in an elderly client with potential comorbidities.