NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is admitted with complaints of lymphadenopathy. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lymphadenopathy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia increases infection risk, so monitoring for infection is the priority.
Question 2 of 5
A client is taking Deltasone (prednisone) each morning to treat his systemic lupus erythematosus. Which statement best explains the reason for taking the prednisone in the morning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone is taken in the morning to mimic the body’s natural cortisol peak, which occurs early in the day, minimizing adrenal suppression and side effects. Timing does not primarily affect forgetting, fluid retention, or absorption.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a classic manifestation of glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a classic manifestation of glomerulonephritis due to fluid retention and renal dysfunction. Lassitude and fatigue may occur but are less specific and vomiting/diarrhea are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
Which person is at greatest risk for developing Lyme disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Landscapers are at higher risk for Lyme disease due to frequent outdoor exposure in areas where ticks, which transmit the disease, are prevalent.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who is allergic to penicillin. Which antibiotic is safest to administer to this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin, a macrolide, is safe for penicillin-allergic patients. Cefazolin (
A), Amoxicillin (
B), and Ceftriaxone (
D) are beta-lactams with cross-reactivity risks.