NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An infant who weighs 8 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh how many pounds at 1 year?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infants typically triple their birth weight by 1 year; 8 pounds x 3 = 24 pounds.
Question 2 of 5
The computers for documenting client care and treatment are located at the nursing station. Which of the following is the most important consideration regarding the computers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning computer screens away from unauthorized viewers (
C) protects patient confidentiality, a critical aspect of HIPAA compliance. Height (
A), ratio (
B), and brand (
D) are secondary considerations.
Question 3 of 5
A 92-year-old male client with Alzheimer's frequently experiences urinary incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering the urinal every 2 hours promotes continence and dignity, addressing incontinence non-invasively before considering catheters or diapers.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in an infectious disease unit. The nurse understands that which of the conditions listed are required to be reported by the CDC? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Tetanus, chlamydia, and Lyme disease are nationally notifiable diseases per CDC guidelines, requiring reporting to monitor public health.
Question 5 of 5
During her yearly exam, a woman's blood pressure is recorded as 146/90. She tells the nurse that her mother and grandmother had hypertension, so it likely runs in her family. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A BP of 146/90 indicates stage 1 hypertension (systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89). Lifestyle changes and possible medication are recommended, especially with a family history.