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 doctor has ordered antithrombolic stockings to be applied to the legs of the client with peripheral vascular disease. The nurse knows antithrombolic stockings should be applied:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying antithrombic stockings before rising prevents venous pooling, maximizing their effectiveness in improving circulation.
Question 3 of 5
A client requires long-term use of corticosteroids. The nurse explains which of the following is associated with chronic corticosteroid therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic corticosteroid use causes osteoporosis due to bone density loss. Weight gain (not inability), not fever or hypotension, is more common.
Question 4 of 5
The chest tube drainage system has continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. When the nurse clamps different areas of the tube to find out where the bubbling stops, he is checking for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber indicates an air leak, either from the lung or the system. Clamping helps locate the source of the leak.
Question 5 of 5
A client's blood pressure is 132/84. What is the mean arterial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mean arterial pressure (MAP) = [systolic + (2 × diastolic)] ÷ 3. Calculation: [132 + (2 × 84)] ÷ 3 = [132 + 168] ÷ 3 = 300 ÷ 3 = 100 mmHg.
Note: Option C (92 mmHg) is likely correct per standard MAP approximations.