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
A gravida II para 0 is admitted to the labor and delivery unit. The doctor performs an amniotomy. Which observation would the nurse expect to make immediately after the amniotomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A moderate amount of clear amniotic fluid is expected after an amniotomy, indicating normal rupture of membranes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with multiple trauma. Fractures include the pelvis, femur, and ulna. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria in a client with pelvic and femur fractures suggests possible urinary tract or bladder injury, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing the respirations of a client when she notes that the respiratory cycle is marked by periods of apnea lasting from 10 seconds to 1 minute. The apnea is followed by respirations that gradually increase in depth and frequency. The nurse should document that the client is experiencing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by periods of apnea followed by increasing depth and frequency of breaths.