NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 33-year-old male is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which of the following findings is most likely related to the diagnosis of leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior radiation therapy, especially for Hodgkin's disease, is a known risk factor for developing leukemia due to DNA damage in bone marrow cells.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is completing admission on a client with possible esophageal cancer. Which finding would not be common for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Esophageal cancer commonly presents with dysphagia, foul breath (due to tumor necrosis), and chronic hiccups (from diaphragmatic irritation). Diarrhea is not typically associated with esophageal cancer.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a small-bowel obstruction. A Salem sump nasogastric tube (NGT) is in place. Which finding by the nurse requires corrective action? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: A sudden decrease in output may indicate blockage or displacement, requiring assessment. Medium intermittent suction is inappropriate for a Salem sump, which requires low continuous suction. Other actions are correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing assistant finds a client on the floor. Once the client is safe, which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Falls require documentation in the medical record and an incident report to track safety issues and ensure follow-up.
Question 5 of 5
A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is often delayed because of the varied symptoms experienced by those affected with the disease. Which symptom is most common in those with multiple sclerosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Double vision (diplopia) is a common early symptom of multiple sclerosis due to demyelination affecting cranial nerves, particularly the optic and oculomotor nerves.