NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A child with achondroplasia will likely have which of the following physical characteristics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Achondroplasia causes dwarfism, short fingers/toes, and short proximal limbs due to impaired cartilage growth.
Question 2 of 5
If a group includes only members selected on a specific basis, such as women with a history of domestic or partner abuse, how is this type of group classified?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A group with members sharing a specific characteristic, like domestic abuse history, is homogeneous (
A). Closed (
B) refers to membership limits, heterogeneous (
C) to diversity, and task (
D) to purpose.
Question 3 of 5
A client has recently lost her best friend to cancer. The client tells the nurse, 'I'm very sad about the loss of my friend.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response validates the client’s grief and encourages her to share, promoting therapeutic communication and emotional support.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has prescribed imipramine (ToFranil) for a client with depression. The nurse should continue to monitor the client's affect because the maximal effects of tricyclic antidepressant medication do not occur for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine take 2-4 weeks to reach maximal therapeutic effect, requiring ongoing monitoring of the client's mood.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who just had a supratentorial craniotomy to remove a tumor. The nurse will implement which of the following in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E
Rationale: Monitoring pupils, respiratory status, and excessive drainage are critical to detect complications like increased intracranial pressure. Positioning flat is incorrect; the head should be elevated.