NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of Addison's disease is prescribed hydrocortisone. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doubling hydrocortisone during stress (e.g., illness) prevents adrenal crisis in Addison's disease, mimicking the body's natural cortisol response.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is most closely aligned with the principles and concepts of informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Informed consent is most closely aligned with self-determination , as it empowers clients to make autonomous decisions about their care based on full disclosure of information.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old child is admitted for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following is most important to include as the nurse teaches this child about the cardiac catheterization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Including the parents in teaching provides emotional support and reassurance to the child, which is critical for a 4-year-old facing a procedure. While a model or catheter explanation may be useful, parental presence is most important for the child's comfort and understanding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should instruct the parents of a school-age child with hemophilia to implement which of the following when the child develops bleeding into a joint? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Resting the joint and administering factor VIII therapy are critical to manage bleeding in hemophilia. Heat and physical therapy may worsen bleeding, and topical antifibrinolytics are not effective for joint bleeds.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies the type of presentation shown in the fi gure as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a complete breech, the buttocks present, the feet and legs are fl exed on the thighs, and the thighs are fl exed on the abdomen. For a frank breech, the buttocks present with the hips fl exed and the legs extended against the abdomen and chest. This is the most common type of breech presentation. For a compound breech, the buttocks present together with another part, such as a hand. This is a rare occurrence. For an incomplete breech, one or both feet or the knees extend below the buttocks. This can also be termed a single footling or double footling breech.