NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 60-year-old male client was hospitalized 3 days ago with the diagnosis of acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. Today he has been complaining of increasing weakness and shortness of breath. Crackles in both lung bases are audible on auscultation. He is developing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anterior wall myocardial infarction increases the risk of left ventricular failure, leading to pulmonary edema, characterized by weakness, shortness of breath, and crackles.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just received a report from the previous shift.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath post-MVA suggests potential trauma (e.g., pneumothorax), requiring immediate assessment. COPD with PCO2 50 (
A) is stable, pain (
C) is less urgent, and mild fever (
D) is expected post-op.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD causes air trapping, leading to a barrel chest due to hyperinflated lungs.
Question 4 of 5
Plans for the care of a client with an ulcer caused by emotional problems need to take into consideration that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The bleeding ulcer can be life-threatening, emphasizing the need to address the physical threat posed by the psychophysiological disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Following eruption of the primary teeth, the mother can promote chewing by giving the toddler:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pieces of cereal are soft, small, and safe for a toddler to chew, promoting jaw development without posing a choking hazard, unlike hot dogs, carrot sticks, or raisins.