NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is admitted in preparation for surgery. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A WBC of 14,000 cu.mm indicates possible infection or inflammation, which is concerning pre-surgery and should be reported. Abdominal bruit and lower back pain are expected with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and a platelet count of 175,000 is normal.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which food choice indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soup is high in sodium, which exacerbates hypertension, indicating a need for further teaching. Apple (
A), chicken (
B), and broccoli (
D) are low-sodium and appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A 38-year-old pregnant woman visits her nurse practitioner for her regular prenatal checkup. She is 30 weeks' gestation. The nurse should be alert to which condition related to her age?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron-deficiency anemia can occur throughout pregnancy and is not age related. STDs can occur prior to or during pregnancy and are not age related. Intrauterine growth retardation is an abnormal process where fetal development and maturation are delayed. It is not age related. Physical risks for the pregnant client older than 35 include increased risk for PIH, cesarean delivery, fetal and neonatal mortality, and trisomy.
Question 4 of 5
An amniocentesis at 32 weeks gestation reveals that a multigravida with diabetes has an L/S ratio of 1:1 with the presence of phosphatidylglycerol. Based on the amniocentesis,the nurse knows that if delivered now:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An L/S ratio of 1:1 at 32 weeks indicates immature fetal lungs increasing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) if delivered now. Phosphatidylglycerol presence is positive but does not fully mitigate RDS risk. The other risks are not directly related to the L/S ratio.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client at high risk for the development of skin cancer. Which instruction should be included in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing sunscreen protects against UV radiation, a key skin cancer risk factor. Regular checkups (
A) are less specific, sunbathing at peak hours (
B) increases risk, and routine mole removal (
C) is excessive.