NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An adolescent client hospitalized with anorexia nervosa is described by her parents as 'the perfect child.' When planning care for the client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Activities fostering self-identity address the underlying issues of low self-esteem and perfectionism common in anorexia nervosa.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client with emphysema has been receiving oxygen at 3 L per minute by nasal cannula. The nurse knows that the goal of the client's oxygen therapy is achieved when the client's PaO2 reading is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For clients with emphysema, a PaO2 of 70-80 mm Hg indicates adequate oxygenation without suppressing the respiratory drive.
Question 4 of 5
The client taking Glyburide (Diabeta) should be cautioned to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily glucose monitoring is essential for clients on Glyburide to manage blood sugar levels effectively.
Question 5 of 5
In order to ensure adequate protein intake during pregnancy, how many additional grams of protein should the woman ingest daily during the second half of the pregnancy? Report your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 25
Rationale: Pregnant women need an additional 25 grams of protein daily in the second half of pregnancy to support fetal growth and maternal health.