NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A common complaint of the client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulsating sensation in the periumbilical area is a classic symptom of an abdominal aortic aneurysm due to the expanding vessel. The other symptoms are less specific or unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A client with hyperthyroidism is taking Eskalith (lithium carbonate) to inhibit thyroid hormone release. Which complaint by the client should alert the nurse to a problem with the client's medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst and urination suggest lithium toxicity, as lithium can cause polyuria and polydipsia. Blurred vision and weight gain are less specific, and rhinorrhea is unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with complaints of shortness of breath. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shortness of breath in chronic kidney disease may indicate fluid overload, so administering diuretics is the priority.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of pneumonia is admitted with complaints of dyspnea. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea in pneumonia indicates impaired gas exchange, so administering oxygen is the priority to improve oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
Which stage of labor lasts from delivery of the baby to delivery of the placenta?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This stage is from complete dilatation of the cervix to delivery of the fetus. This is the correct stage for the definition. This stage lasts for about 2 hours after the delivery of the placenta. There is no fifth stage of labor.