NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client's admission history reveals complaints of fatigue, chronic sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes in the axilla and neck. Which exam would assist the physician to make a tentative diagnosis of leukemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complete blood count (CB
C) is the initial test for leukemia, revealing abnormal white blood cell counts, anemia, or thrombocytopenia, supporting a tentative diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
The RN is making assignments for the day. Which one of the following duties can be assigned to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel can perform routine catheter care, a non-invasive task within their scope.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is making assignments for the day. The staff consists of an RN, a novice RN, an LPN, and a nursing assistant. Which client should be assigned to the RN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client with an esophageal tamponade requires complex monitoring and intervention, best suited for an experienced RN.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: smoking cessation and limiting alcohol reduce bone loss and fracture risk in osteoporosis
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of duodenal ulcer. A common complaint of the client with a duodenal ulcer is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically cause epigastric pain that is relieved by eating due to buffering of gastric acid.