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
A child with scoliosis has a spica cast applied. Which action specific to the spica cast should be taken?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for swelling is critical to detect complications like compartment syndrome in a spica cast.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected Cushing’s syndrome. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: moon face and truncal obesity are classic signs of Cushing’s syndrome due to excess cortisol
Question 5 of 5
A 70-year-old male who is recovering from a stroke exhibits signs of unilateral neglect. Which behavior is suggestive of unilateral neglect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unilateral neglect involves ignoring one side, such as shaving only one side of the face.