NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has been hired by a company to educate employees on health risks. Which of the following may suggest substance abuse by certain employees in the workplace? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Frequent call-ins, tardiness, and poor performance evaluations are behavioral indicators of potential substance abuse. Taking allocated breaks, socializing after work, or eating alone are not typically associated with substance abuse.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses the development of a three-month-old boy in the well-baby clinic. Which of the following behaviors, if observed by the nurse, would be UNEXPECTED?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: unexpected until 6 months of age
Question 3 of 5
A client with an inguinal hernia asks the nurse why he should have surgery when he has had a hernia for years. The nurse understands that surgery is recommended to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery is recommended for an inguinal hernia to prevent strangulation, which can lead to bowel obstruction and tissue necrosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client with end-stage renal failure receives hemodialysis via an arteriovenous fistula (AV) placed in the right arm. When caring for the client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating for a bruit confirms AV fistula patency, which is critical for hemodialysis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with hemophilia. The nurse suspects the child has developed hemarthrosis when she observes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemarthrosis (joint bleeding) in hemophilia presents with redness, swelling, and warmth over the joint due to blood accumulation.