NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A teenage client tells the nurse about her plans to be a lifeguard this summer. The nurse would be concerned if she saw the client was taking which medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isotretinoin (Accutane) causes photosensitivity, increasing sunburn risk, which is concerning for a lifeguard exposed to sunlight. Other medications do not pose significant outdoor risks.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is seeing a client in the clinic who has shingles (herpes zoster). The client is concerned about spreading the disease to others. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shingles is contagious to immunocompromised individuals, such as those with leukemia, via contact with active lesions. The vaccine is recommended for older adults, not all ages, and recurrence is possible.
Question 3 of 5
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, 'lack of prejudice' falls under which level of human need fulfillment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of prejudice reflects self-actualization, Maslow’s highest level, where individuals achieve personal growth and acceptance of others.
Question 4 of 5
A diabetic client self-administers insulin four times daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing needles down the toilet (
A) is unsafe and improper disposal; needles should be placed in a sharps container. Carrying glucose tablets (
B), occasional desserts (
C), and avoiding sandals (
D) are appropriate for diabetes management.
Question 5 of 5
A 33-year-old male is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which of the following findings is most likely related to the diagnosis of leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior radiation therapy, especially for Hodgkin's disease, is a known risk factor for developing leukemia due to DNA damage in bone marrow cells.