NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with symptoms of vertigo and syncope. Diagnostic tests indicate left subclavian artery obstruction. What additional findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subclavian artery obstruction can cause reduced blood flow to the arm, leading to radial pulse differences between arms, a hallmark of conditions like subclavian steal syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of severe malignant catatonia to the in-patient psychiatric unit. Under which condition would the nurse support the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a first-line treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ECT may be considered first-line for severe malignant catatonia in a controlled setting like an assisted living facility, where monitoring is feasible. Pregnancy and age are contraindications or require caution, and employment is irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should carefully monitor the client for which common dysrhythmia that can occur during suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning can stimulate the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia due to parasympathetic activation, especially in clients with tracheostomies or endotracheal tubes.
Question 4 of 5
To decrease the likelihood of seizures and visual hallucinations in a client with alcohol withdrawal, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A quiet, dimly lit room reduces sensory stimulation, decreasing the risk of seizures and hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
When assisting a client with range-of-motion exercises, which movements should be carried out on the client's elbows? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Elbow range-of-motion includes flexion (
B), extension (E), supination (
A), and pronation (
D). Circumduction (
C) is not possible at the elbow, and hyperextension (F) is not a standard motion for this joint.