NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 5-year-old child is hospitalized for correction of congenital hip dysplasia. During the assessment of the child, the nurse can expect to find the presence of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trendelenburg sign is associated with congenital hip dysplasia, where the pelvis tilts downward on the unaffected side when the child stands on the affected leg, indicating hip instability.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse in the ICU. Which statement regarding student nurses is correct? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Student nurses can assist with tasks like repositioning (
B), provide care under supervision (
D), and discuss cases in educational settings without identifiers (E). They cannot administer medications independently (
A) or determine interventions (
C).
Question 3 of 5
A newborn with narcotic abstinence syndrome is admitted to the nursery. Nursing care of the newborn should include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swaddling helps reduce irritability and overstimulation in newborns with narcotic abstinence syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A 43-year-old client has developed progressive frontotemporal dementia and is exhibiting inappropriate and compulsive behaviors, difficulty with language, and impaired judgment. Which statement by the client's wife suggests that she has not accepted a permanent role change in their relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expecting the husband to manage finances (
A) indicates denial of his impaired judgment due to dementia, suggesting non-acceptance of a permanent role change. Other statements (B, C,
D) reflect frustration or realistic expectations.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old child is hospitalized for correction of congenital hip dysplasia. During the assessment of the child, the nurse can expect to find the presence of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trendelenburg sign is associated with congenital hip dysplasia, where the pelvis tilts downward on the unaffected side when the child stands on the affected leg, indicating hip instability.