NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 8-year-old boy has been diagnosed with hemophilia. Which of the following diagnostic blood studies is characteristically abnormal in this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Partial thromboplastic time measures activity of thromboplastin, which depends on the intrinsic clotting factors deficient in children who are hemophiliacs. Platelet counts are normal in hemophilia. Hemophilia does not affect the complete blood count. Bleeding times are normal in hemophiliacs. They measure the time interval for the bleeding from small superficial wounds to cease.
Question 2 of 5
The rationale for inserting a French catheter every hour for the client with epidural anesthesia is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can diminish bladder sensation leading to urinary retention. Hourly catheterization prevents bladder distention and complications. The other reasons are not accurate or relevant to epidural effects.
Question 3 of 5
Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine) may be ordered for a client who has ulcerative colitis. Which of the following is a nursing implication for this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sulfasalazine commonly causes skin rash and diarrhea, which should be monitored. The other options are not relevant nursing implications.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of a tonsillectomy is being discharged. The nurse should teach the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive swallowing post-tonsillectomy may indicate bleeding, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting. Gargling, cold liquids, and straws may irritate the surgical site.
Question 5 of 5
Which behaviors are expected to be observed in the 18-month old?
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: At 18 months, children remove clothes (
B), point to body parts (
C), and kick balls (E). Vocabulary is ~20-50 words (
A), and questioning (
D) emerges later (~2-3 years).