NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is scheduled for stereotactic surgery. Which finding indicates that the surgery had its intended effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stereotactic surgery, such as deep brain stimulation, aims to reduce motor symptoms like intractable tremors in Parkinson's disease. It does not directly affect dopamine or serotonin production, and medication is often still required post-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Two days' postpartum, a nursing mother develops swollen, taut, and very painful breasts. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swollen, taut, and painful breasts two days postpartum are most likely due to engorgement (
A), a common condition as milk supply increases. Insufficient milk (
B), blocked ducts (
C), and mastitis (
D) present differently or later.
Question 3 of 5
A nulliparous client has been admitted after 12 hours of mild contractions at home. On examination, the client is found to be fully effaced and dilated to 3 cm. Contractions are every 5 minutes and last approximately 60 seconds. The client asks the nurse approximately how long it should take to get to 10 cm dilation. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nulliparous women progress at ~1 cm/hour in active labor. From 3 cm to 10 cm is 7 cm, so ~7 hours (
D) is expected.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about lifestyle modifications to manage hypertension. Which of the following modifications should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Hypertension management includes regular aerobic exercise (
B), the DASH diet (
C), weight loss (
D), and smoking cessation (F). Limiting fluids (
A) is not standard, and moderate alcohol (E) is acceptable.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly client is returned to her room after an open reduction and internal fixation of the left femoral head after a fracture. It is MOST important for the nursing care plan to include that the client
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: prevents respiratory complications due to immobility following surgery