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
The nurse is working with a client in the psychiatric unit. The client has memory gaps, which she fills in with detailed fantasies that she believes to be true. The nurse understands that the client is exhibiting which type of abnormal thought process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confabulation involves filling memory gaps with fabricated details believed to be true, common in certain psychiatric or neurological conditions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the lab results of four clients. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hematocrit of 52% in gastroenteritis suggests dehydration, which requires immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning room assignments for the day. Which client should be assigned to a private room if only one is available?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing's disease causes immunosuppression, increasing infection risk, warranting a private room.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse wants to develop a therapeutic relationship with an anxious new client. Which of the following is an open-ended question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Open-ended questions encourage elaboration, like 'How is your anxiety on the weekends?' Others are closed-ended or reflective statements.