NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with frequent urinary tract infections asks the nurse how she can prevent the reoccurrence. The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Voiding every 3 hours prevents urine stasis, reducing the risk of bacterial growth and urinary tract infections.
Question 2 of 5
A 51-year-old client received a kidney transplant. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicates possible rejection of the kidney? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Kidney rejection causes hypertension (
B), fluid retention (weight gain,
C), and graft pain (
D). Decreased urine output (not increased) and elevated creatinine (not decreased) are typical.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the results of a sweat test taken from a child with cystic fibrosis. Which finding supports the client's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sweat chloride concentration greater than 60 mEq/L is diagnostic for cystic fibrosis, indicating defective chloride transport.
Question 4 of 5
A 20-year-old male has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse knows which of the following are classic signs and symptoms of this disorder? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Schizophrenia symptoms include social withdrawal, auditory hallucinations, and disorganized speech. Agitation may occur but is less specific, and obsession with hygiene is not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bacterial pneumonia is admitted to the pediatric unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fever is a hallmark of bacterial pneumonia due to the body's response to infection.