NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A infant weighs 7 pounds at birth. The expected weight by 1 year should be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infants typically triple their birth weight by 1 year, so a 7-pound infant should weigh approximately 21 pounds.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with possible appendicitis. Which finding by the nurse would be expected in assessment of this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive psoas sign (pain with leg extension) is associated with appendicitis. Murphy’s sign is for gallbladder, Homan’s for DVT, and Chadwick’s for pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with an axillo-popliteal bypass graft for discharge. The client should be taught to avoid:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting in a straight chair can compress the graft, impairing blood flow, and should be avoided to promote graft patency.
Question 4 of 5
The body part that would most likely display jaundice in the dark-skinned individual is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The conjunctiva of the eye is the most reliable site to assess jaundice in dark-skinned individuals, as it is less affected by skin pigmentation.
Question 5 of 5
Which snack selection by a client with osteoporosis indicates that the client understands the dietary management of the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yogurt is rich in calcium, which is essential for bone health in osteoporosis management.