NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A public health nurse is preparing an educational handout about rubella, commonly known as measles. All of the following statements should be included in the informational handout EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rubella’s incubation period is 12-23 days, not 3-7 days. It spreads via respiratory droplets (coughing/sneezing), not skin-to-skin. Symptoms include fever and rash, but runny nose and cough are more typical of measles.
Question 2 of 5
The client with dementia is experiencing confusion late in the afternoon and before bedtime. The nurse is aware that the client is experiencing what is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sundowning is a common phenomenon in dementia where confusion worsens in the late afternoon and evening.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered intravenous fluid with potassium for a client admitted with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Before adding potassium to the intravenous fluid, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate urinary output (at least 30 mL/hr) must be confirmed before adding potassium to IV fluids to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has inserted an esophageal balloon tamponade in a client with bleeding esophageal varices. The nurse should maintain the esophageal balloon at a pressure of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pressure of 20-25 mmHg effectively compresses varices to control bleeding without causing tissue damage.
Question 5 of 5
A client with primary sclerosing cholangitis has received a liver transplant. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for complications. Which findings are associated with an acute rejection of the new liver?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased jaundice and prolonged prothrombin time indicate liver dysfunction, consistent with acute liver transplant rejection.