NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newborn diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia is scheduled for surgery soon after delivery. The nurse recognizes the immediate need for surgery because the newborn:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bilateral choanal atresia blocks the nasal passages, preventing nasal breathing, which is critical for newborns who are obligate nose breathers.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of liver cirrhosis who is admitted with ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: furosemide is a diuretic used to reduce ascites in liver cirrhosis
Question 3 of 5
A 22-year-old female primigravida who is at 36 weeks' gestation is seen in the ED with a low platelet count, ALT of 68 U/L, AST of 55 U/L, and a continuous, severe headache that has lasted three days. The nurse prepares for what to occur?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The symptoms suggest HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets), a medical emergency requiring prompt delivery of the baby.
Question 4 of 5
A diabetic multigravida is scheduled for an amniocentesis at 32 weeks gestation to determine the L/S ratio and phosphatidyl glycerol level. The L/S ratio is 1:1 and the presence of phosphatidylglycerol is noted. The nurse's assessment of this data is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An L/S ratio of 1:1 indicates immature fetal lungs, increasing the risk of respiratory distress syndrome, despite the presence of phosphatidylglycerol.
Question 5 of 5
A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor type, safe for transfusion in emergencies when B negative blood is unavailable.