NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis requires multiple blood transfusions. One of his family members wishes to donate blood. Which of the following conditions would DISQUALIFY someone from donating blood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Current illness (e.g., cold) disqualifies blood donation due to infection risk. Hyperthyroidism, postpartum (after 6 months), and treated TB (if fully recovered) may not disqualify.
Question 2 of 5
A 19-year-old male with type 1 diabetes has the flu. The nurse expects what insulin changes may be required during the illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Illness increases insulin resistance due to stress hormones, often requiring more insulin to manage hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
When using restraints for an agitated/aggressive patient, which of the following statements should NOT influence the nurse’s actions during this intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: the need for restraints is based on patient’s behavioral status and condition, not the patient’s voluntary/involuntary status
Question 4 of 5
A client who has undergone a thyroidectomy complains of numbness, tingling, and stiffness in her hands, feet, and face as well as muscle tremors, spasmodic muscle contractions, and anxiety during the postoperative period. Which laboratory tests does the nurse anticipate that the physician will request?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness, tingling, and muscle spasms post-thyroidectomy suggest hypocalcemia due to parathyroid gland disruption. The physician will likely request a calcium level test (
D). Hemoglobin (
A), sodium (
B), and TSH (
C) are not directly related to these symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse administers ciproflaxin to a client and then realizes that the client is allergic to the medication. What nursing action is the priority for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the health care provider is the priority to initiate immediate management of a potential allergic reaction, followed by monitoring and reporting.