NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A pregnant woman undergoes a 40-minute nonstress test for evaluation of the fetal heart rate (FHR) and accelerations. Which of the following test results is normal (reactive)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A reactive nonstress test requires at least two accelerations of FHR by 15 bpm for 15 seconds within 20-40 minutes. No accelerations (
C) is considered normal (reactive) if other criteria are met, but typically, accelerations are expected. Options A, B, D do not meet standard reactive criteria.
Question 2 of 5
An adolescent with cystic fibrosis has an order for pancreatic enzyme replacement. The nurse knows that the medication should be given:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic enzymes are taken with meals and snacks to aid digestion and absorption of nutrients in cystic fibrosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse finds a client crying after she was told hemodialysis is needed due to the development of acute renal failure. Which intervention is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quietly sitting with the client provides emotional support and presence, allowing her to process the diagnosis without imposing solutions.
Question 4 of 5
During the second stage of labor, the baby's head becomes compressed because the mother has a narrow, bony pelvis. Which of the following is the most common result for the infant from this type of compression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cranial molding (
C) is the most common result of head compression during labor due to a narrow pelvis, as the infant's skull adapts to the birth canal. Cerebral palsy (
A), intellectual disability (
B), and epilepsy (
D) are not directly caused by this.
Question 5 of 5
A client hospitalized with MRSA is placed on contact precautions. Which statement is true regarding precautions for infections spread by contact?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MRSA requires skin-to-skin contact for transmission, prevented by hand washing, gloves, and gowns under contact precautions.