NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An 8-year-old boy is diagnosed with a Wilm's tumor. The nurse would expect what finding on assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wilm’s tumor (nephroblastoma) often presents with an enlarged abdomen due to a palpable renal mass.
Question 2 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm is the primary physiological alteration in asthma, leading to airway narrowing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic has the opportunity to teach a client recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Stress reduction techniques and daily probiotics can help manage IBS symptoms, while limiting fluids is not recommended, and iced tea may exacerbate symptoms due to caffeine.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after he experienced a seizure (postictal). Which intervention would the nurse expect not to perform?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: During the postictal phase, the client needs rest and monitoring, not immediate return to pre-seizure activity, which could be unsafe.
Question 5 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.