NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An elderly female is admitted with a fractured right femoral neck. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A femoral neck fracture typically causes shortening of the affected leg due to muscle contraction pulling the bone fragments together, along with external rotation and limited movement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta. The nurse should explain the need for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteogenesis imperfecta causes brittle bones, so careful handling is critical to prevent fractures in infants with this condition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has just administered an IM injection to a client. In which of the following ways should the nurse dispose of the needle?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Needles should be disposed of immediately in a puncture-resistant container in the client’s room to minimize sharps injury risk.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly female is admitted with a fractured right femoral neck. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A femoral neck fracture typically causes shortening of the affected leg due to muscle contraction pulling the bone fragments together, along with external rotation and limited movement.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a metabolic, life-threatening adverse reaction to general anesthesia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malignant hyperthermia is a life-threatening reaction to general anesthesia, characterized by rapid temperature increase due to muscle hypermetabolism.