NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain and is diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction. The physician orders thrombolytic therapy. The nurse knows that this therapy is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: previous hemorrhagic stroke is an absolute contraindication for thrombolytic therapy due to the risk of bleeding
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse recognizes that meningitis can be caused by which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Meningitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or noninfectious factors (e.g., cancer, trauma).
Question 3 of 5
Which task is included in the working phase of the nurse-client relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The working phase involves evaluating progress toward goals, building on strengths identified earlier.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is observing a graduate nurse as she assesses the central venous pressure. Which observation would indicate that the graduate needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Valsalva maneuver falsely elevates CVP; normal breathing is required.
Question 5 of 5
While reading the progress notes on a client with cancer, the nurse notes a TNM classification of T1, N1, M0. What does this classification indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: T1 indicates a small tumor, N1 indicates regional lymph node involvement, and M0 indicates no distant metastasis. This matches choice D.