NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A five-month-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Nursing interventions will focus on:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis involves itchy, broken skin prone to infection. Preventing infection through skin care and hygiene is critical. Antipyretics, dry skin, or fluid limits are not primary concerns.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of psoriasis about skin care. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moisturizing the skin helps reduce dryness and scaling in psoriasis, improving skin barrier function and comfort.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions is essential to prevent drug-resistant tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Noncompliance with prescribed antituberculosis drug regimen is the primary cause of drug-resistant organisms. Noncompliance permits the mutation of organisms.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of a total hip replacement is being discharged. The nurse should teach the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crossing legs after a total hip replacement risks hip dislocation by adducting the femur. Sleeping, walking, or lying prone (if tolerated) are generally safe with proper precautions.
Question 5 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, impairing red blood cell production and causing anemia. Iron absorption, RBC destruction, and intrinsic factor are secondary or unrelated.