NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hyperactive client is experiencing flight of ideas. The most therapeutic activity for him would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This activity would allow the client to channel his energy in a positive way, suitable for his hyperactive state and limited attention span.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of osteoarthritis about exercise. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-impact activities like swimming reduce joint stress in osteoarthritis, improving mobility and reducing pain.
Question 3 of 5
A 19-year-old client has sustained a C-7 fracture, which resulted in his spinal cord being partially transected. By 2 weeks' postinjury, his neck has been surgically stabilized, and he has been transferred from the intensive care unit. A potential life-threatening complication the nurse monitors the client for is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening exaggerated sympathetic response, can occur in spinal cord injuries above T6, causing severe hypertension.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant client during labor is irritable and feels the urge to vomit. The nurse should recognize this as the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The transition stage is characterized by irritability, nausea, and strong contractions as the cervix completes dilation.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Which of the following signs or symptoms would indicate that the client has been noncompliant with ordered B12 injections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Paresthesia of hands and feet indicates B12 deficiency due to noncompliance with injections, as B12 is needed for nerve function. Hyperactivity (
A), weight gain (
B), and diarrhea (
D) are not specific to B12 deficiency.