NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with cancer is to undergo a bone scan. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Voiding immediately before a bone scan ensures the bladder is empty, reducing interference with pelvic imaging and improving the accuracy of the scan.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a 6-month-old when she notices a white dot in the infant's right pupil. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white dot in the pupil (leukocoria) may indicate retinoblastoma or cataracts, requiring immediate reporting to the physician for further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
The primary cause of anemia in a client with chronic renal failure is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic renal failure reduces erythropoietin production by the kidneys, leading to decreased red blood cell production and anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client upon arrival to the emergency department. Partial airway obstruction is suspected. Which clinical manifestation is a late sign of airway obstruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanotic ear lobes indicate severe hypoxemia, a late sign of airway obstruction. Restlessness and stridor are earlier, and rales are unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing elderly clients at a community center. Which of the following findings would be the most cause for concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rales bilaterally on chest auscultation suggest fluid in the lungs, which could indicate serious conditions like heart failure or pneumonia, requiring immediate attention. Dry mouth, height loss, and stiffened joints are common in aging but less urgent.