NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
All of the following are common symptoms seen in clients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB symptoms include night sweats, fever, and weight loss. Weight gain is not typical, and nail clubbing is more associated with chronic lung conditions like COPD.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with chest tubes notes that the Pleuravac's collection chambers are full. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: When the Pleuravac collection chambers are full, a new unit is needed to continue effective drainage and maintain the closed system.
Question 3 of 5
A client visits the clinic after the death of a parent. Which statement made by the client's sister signifies abnormal grieving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Denial of grief, as indicated by acting like nothing has happened, suggests abnormal grieving, as it may reflect an inability to process the loss.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). The nurse recognizes that discoid lupus differs from systemic lupus erythematosus because it:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discoid lupus erythematosus primarily affects the skin, causing chronic rashes, unlike systemic lupus, which can involve multiple organs.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions has the HIGHEST priority for a teenager admitted with burns to 50% of his body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: safety is a priority for the client who is at high risk for infection