NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has ataxia following a cerebral vascular accident. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ataxia impairs coordination, increasing fall risk, so supervising ambulation is essential for safety.
Question 2 of 5
Cystic fibrosis is an exocrine disorder that affects several systems of the body. The earliest sign associated with a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Meconium ileus, a bowel obstruction at birth, is often the earliest sign of cystic fibrosis in newborns.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted to the burn unit 4 hours after the injury with second-degree burns to the trunk and head. Which finding would the nurse least expect to find during this time period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypernatremia is least expected within 4 hours of a burn injury, as fluid shifts typically cause hyponatremia due to third-spacing. Hypovolemia, laryngeal edema, and hyperkalemia are common early findings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is delegating tasks to an experienced, unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of the following clients should the nurse delegate to the UAP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulating a client is within a UAP’s scope, requiring minimal clinical judgment, unlike wound care, tracheostomy care, or pain assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: smoking cessation and limiting alcohol reduce bone loss and fracture risk in osteoporosis