NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly client with glaucoma is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. Which medication order should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine is contraindicated in glaucoma as it can increase intraocular pressure, worsening the condition.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows which of the following body systems is responsible for the production of somatostatin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Somatostatin is produced by the gastrointestinal system (e.g., pancreas and stomach) to regulate digestion and hormone release.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is teaching healthful lifestyles to a group of senior citizens. The nurse knows that the leading cause of death in persons 65 and older is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults over 65, driven by coronary artery disease and heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has diagnosed a client with cirrhosis characterized by asterixis. If the nurse assesses the client with asterixis, he can expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asterixis is characterized by irregular, flapping movements of the wrist due to hepatic encephalopathy, often seen in cirrhosis.
Question 5 of 5
A nulliparous client has been admitted after 12 hours of mild contractions at home. On examination, the client is found to be fully effaced and dilated to 3 cm. Contractions are every 5 minutes and last approximately 60 seconds. The client asks the nurse approximately how long it should take to get to 10 cm dilation. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nulliparous women progress at ~1 cm/hour in active labor. From 3 cm to 10 cm is 7 cm, so ~7 hours (
D) is expected.