NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 25-year-old client with a goiter is admitted to the unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A goiter associated with hyperthyroidism may cause exophthalmos (bulging eyes) due to increased thyroid hormone levels.
Question 2 of 5
While assessing the postpartal client, the nurse notes that the fundus is displaced to the right. Based on this finding, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fundus displaced to the right suggests bladder distention, which can be resolved by asking the client to void.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a laryngectomy. The nurse can best help the client with communication by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pad and pencil allow the client, who cannot speak after a laryngectomy, to communicate effectively by writing messages.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered lab work for a client with suspected disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which lab finding would provide a definitive diagnosis of DIC?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fibrin split products (FSPs) are specific to DIC, indicating widespread clotting and fibrinolysis, confirming the diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A 45-year-old female comes into the clinic for a yearly physical. The nurse calculates her body mass index (BMI) as 32. The nurse would chart this as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BMI 30-39.9 is classified as obese. BMI 32 indicates obesity, increasing health risks.