NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with gout 10 years ago admits she has never treated her gout and hoped it would just go away. The nurse knows all of the following are potential complications from untreated gout EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untreated gout can lead to kidney stones, tophi (uric acid nodules), and joint deformities due to chronic urate deposition. Peripheral neuropathy is not a typical complication.
Question 2 of 5
Raynaud's disease is most commonly found in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raynaud’s disease is most common in young women (ages 15-40) due to hormonal and vascular factors.
Question 3 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she plans to use the rhythm method of birth control. The nurse is aware that the success of the rhythm method depends on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The rhythm method relies on predicting ovulation, which requires regular menstrual cycles.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with myasthenia gravis recognizes which of the following as the priority nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, including respiratory muscles, making ineffective airway clearance the priority due to risk of respiratory failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on the medical floor notices an increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) among clients with indwelling urinary catheters. He records the findings and works with the unit manager and another nurse to develop a UTI risk assessment tool. Which is the correct description of the nurse's actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developing a UTI risk assessment tool to reduce infections is a quality improvement initiative aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes.