NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with cancer is admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values reveal Hgb 12.6, WBC 6500, K+ 1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the client is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 1.9 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, which is a critical electrolyte imbalance.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse assessed and referred a 14-year-old with scoliosis. An 18° curvature of the spine was diagnosed. Which treatment plan would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An 18° scoliosis curvature is mild and typically monitored with re-evaluation, as bracing or surgery is reserved for curvatures >25° or >40°, respectively.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working with a client in the psychiatric unit. The client has memory gaps, which she fills in with detailed fantasies that she believes to be true. The nurse understands that the client is exhibiting which type of abnormal thought process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confabulation involves filling memory gaps with fabricated details believed to be true, common in certain psychiatric or neurological conditions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly female client in an extended care facility who has dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing in front of the client maximizes her ability to see the nurse, as dry AMD affects central vision, making clear visual communication essential.
Question 5 of 5
Assuming that all have achieved normal cognitive and emotional development, which of the following children is at greatest risk for accidental poisoning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 4-year-old is at greatest risk due to their curiosity, mobility, and tendency to explore their environment, often putting objects in their mouths.