NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of HPV is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major risk factor for cervical cancer, particularly high-risk strains like HPV-16 and HPV-18.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client's arterial blood gases. The $\mathrm{PaCO}_2$ indicates effective functioning of the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PaCO2 reflects lung function, as the lungs regulate carbon dioxide levels through ventilation; abnormal levels indicate respiratory issues.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected Hodgkin's lymphoma. The diagnosis is confirmed by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hodgkin's lymphoma is diagnosed by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, large abnormal cells found in lymph node biopsies.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a total hip replacement. Which of the following positions should the nurse AVOID placing the client in?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: prone position with legs adducted can cause hip dislocation; abduction is maintained post-hip replacement
Question 5 of 5
The doctor has ordered a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit for the client with chronic back pain. The nurse teaching the client with a TENS unit should tell the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Skin irritation is a common side effect of TENS; reporting it ensures timely management.