NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency room with a possible fractured femur. The nurse should anticipate an order for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Buck's traction is used to immobilize a fractured femur, reduce pain, and prevent further injury until surgical intervention.
Question 2 of 5
Parents of a toddler are dismayed when they learn that their child has Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Which statement describes the inheritance pattern of the disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive disorder, with the affected gene on the mother's X chromosome, primarily affecting males.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would recognize which symptom as the most likely early indication of pneumonia in an elderly client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Altered mental status is often the earliest sign of pneumonia in the elderly, as they may not present with typical symptoms like fever or chest pain.
Question 4 of 5
A client with hepatitis C who has cirrhosis changes has just returned from a liver biopsy. The nurse will place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right side-lying position applies pressure to the liver biopsy site, reducing the risk of bleeding or bile leakage post-procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A client with suspected leukemia is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. The nurse plans to include which statement in the teaching session?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration can cause pain or discomfort during needle insertion and aspiration. Informing the client prepares them for the procedure and helps manage expectations.