NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Arterial ulcers are best described as ulcers that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial ulcers are typically painful due to poor blood flow and tissue ischemia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cancer is admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values reveal Hgb 12.6, WBC 6500, K+ 1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the client is experiencing which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 1.9 mEq/L indicates hypokalemia, which is a critical electrolyte imbalance.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent primigravida who is 10 weeks pregnant attends the antepartal clinic for a first check-up. To develop a teaching plan, the nurse should initially assess:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's feelings about the pregnancy is critical at 10 weeks to tailor education and support to her emotional needs.
Question 4 of 5
Nimotop (Nimodipine) is ordered for the client with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. The nurse recognizes that the desired effect of this drug is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that prevents calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle cells, reducing vasospasm in cerebral arteries, which is critical in managing ruptured cerebral aneurysms.
Question 5 of 5
Arterial ulcers are best described as ulcers that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial ulcers are typically painful due to poor blood flow and tissue ischemia.