NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After attending a company picnic, several clients are admitted to the emergency room with E. coli food poisoning. The most likely source of infection is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Undercooked hamburger is a common source of E. coli, particularly strains like O157:H7, which can contaminate ground beef.
Question 2 of 5
A newborn diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia is scheduled for surgery soon after delivery. The nurse recognizes the immediate need for surgery because the newborn:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bilateral choanal atresia blocks the nasal passages, preventing nasal breathing, which is critical for newborns who are obligate nose breathers.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is asked by the nurse aide, 'Are peptic ulcers really caused by stress?' The nurse would be correct in replying with the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peptic ulcers are primarily caused by H. pylori infection, though stress can contribute to other types of ulcers.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse expects a child with a deficiency in factor VIII to be diagnosed with
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Factor VIII deficiency causes hemophilia A, a bleeding disorder due to impaired clotting.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be most appropriate to wear when providing direct care to a client with a cough?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask is the most appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of respiratory infections from a client with a cough, as it protects against droplet spread.