NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with emphysema and cor pulmonale. Which findings are characteristic of cor pulmonale?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cor pulmonale, right heart failure from lung disease, causes edema of the lower extremities and distended neck veins due to increased venous pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nulliparous client has been admitted after 12 hours of mild contractions at home. On examination, the client is found to be fully effaced and dilated to 3 cm. Contractions are every 5 minutes and last approximately 60 seconds. The client asks the nurse approximately how long it should take to get to 10 cm dilation. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nulliparous women progress at ~1 cm/hour in active labor. From 3 cm to 10 cm is 7 cm, so ~7 hours (
D) is expected.
Question 3 of 5
Cataracts result in opacity of the crystalline lens. Which of the following best explains the functions of the lens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lens focuses light rays onto the retina to produce a clear image.
Question 4 of 5
A client who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following signs and symptoms does the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: PTSD symptoms include recurring flashbacks (
A), detachment (
B), anger (
C), and nightmares (E). Hyperacute memory (
D) is not typical, and excessive sleeping (F) is less common than insomnia in PTSD.
Question 5 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