NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who had major abdominal surgery is having delayed healing of the wound. Which laboratory test result would most closely correlate with this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low albumin indicates poor nutritional status, impairing protein synthesis needed for wound healing, directly correlating with delayed healing.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered an IV bolus of Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) in normal saline for a client admitted with a spinal cord injury. Solu-Medrol has been shown to be effective in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Solu-Medrol is used in acute spinal cord injuries to reduce inflammation and swelling, which can improve motor and sensory outcomes if given promptly.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a five-year-old child for surgery. The nurse notes that the child’s parents are divorced and have joint legal custody. The informed consent for surgery has been signed by the mother. Which of the following actions by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: parent or legal guardian required to give informed consent prior to surgical procedure
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with acute adrenal crisis. During the intake assessment, the nurse can expect to find that the client has:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute adrenal crisis causes low blood pressure due to insufficient cortisol and aldosterone, leading to hypovolemia and shock.
Question 5 of 5
A public health nurse works with a specific population. Many of the clients use herbal remedies at home. The nurse would express concern if which of the following clients reported using herbal remedies?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Herbal remedies may pose risks in children (
A) due to dosing concerns, but none of the conditions listed raise specific red flags. The question may lack context for a definitive answer.