NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is rushed to the emergency room after being found unconscious at home. His blood pressure is 70/35. The nurse anticipates an order for what medication?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: For severe hypotension (BP 70/35), vasopressors like norepinephrine or dopamine are typically ordered to restore perfusion, but none of the listed options are vasopressors. The question may be flawed.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that African-Americans are at higher risk than Caucasians for which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: African-Americans have a higher risk for hypertension (
A) and diabetes mellitus (
B) compared to Caucasians due to genetic and socioeconomic factors. Asthma (
C) risk is similar across groups, while skin cancer (
D) and osteoporosis (E) are less prevalent in African-Americans.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected Addison’s disease. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hyperpigmentation of the skin is a classic sign of Addison’s disease due to increased ACTH production
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with possible cervical cancer. What clinical data would the nurse most likely find in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-coital vaginal bleeding is a hallmark symptom of cervical cancer due to tumor friability. The other symptoms are less specific or related to advanced disease.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected Hodgkin's lymphoma. The diagnosis is confirmed by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hodgkin's lymphoma is diagnosed by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, large abnormal cells found in lymph node biopsies.