NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of renal calculi. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain management is the priority for renal calculi due to the severe pain associated with stone passage.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with epilepsy who is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which laboratory value might indicate a serious side effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to leukopenia. A WBC of 4,000/mm^3 is low, indicating a potential serious side effect requiring further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse graduated from nursing school 3 years ago. He worked at one hospital on the telemetry unit for 6 months. He then transferred to the cardiac care unit (CCU) at a teaching hospital, and has been working there for 2.5 years. According to the novice-expert model of nursing, he is considered
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Per Benner’s model, a nurse with 2-3 years of focused experience (2.5 years in CCU) is competent, demonstrating efficiency and coordinated care.
Question 4 of 5
At the 6-week check-up, the mother asks when she can expect the baby to sleep all night. The nurse should tell the mother that most infants begin to sleep all night by age:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most infants begin to sleep through the night by 3-4 months as their sleep patterns mature.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client who states, 'I am really good at soccer because I practice every day.' According to Erikson's eight stages of development, which psychosocial crisis does this statement reflect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 10-year-old’s pride in skill development reflects industry vs. inferiority, typical of school-age children striving for competence.