NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 40-year-old male client has been diagnosed with Huntington disease and his spouse asks the nurse if their 3-year-old son should be tested to determine if the son inherited the genetic disorder. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Referring to a genetic counselor (
B) ensures informed decision-making about testing a child for Huntington's. Other responses (A, C,
D) are directive or dismissive.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working on a postsurgical floor with an LPN. A new client has just arrived. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within an LPN’s scope. PICC line flushing, IV morphine, and TPN initiation require RN-level judgment.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a client with an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. To prevent deformities of the knee joints, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging movement within pain limits maintains joint mobility and prevents stiffness, reducing the risk of knee deformities in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected multiple sclerosis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vision changes and muscle weakness are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis due to demyelination
Question 5 of 5
A client with paranoid schizophrenia is brought to the hospital by her elderly parents. During the assessment, the client's mother states, 'Sometimes she is more than we can manage.' Based on the mother's statement, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mother's statement suggests caregiver role strain due to the ongoing stress of managing the client's schizophrenia symptoms.