NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As serum calcium levels rise, which hormone is excreted?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Calcitonin (not listed) is secreted by the thyroid to lower high serum calcium. Parathyroid hormone (
D) increases calcium. None of the options are correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client is taking nebulizer treatments for asthma, and the nurse is instructing the client in the correct method for measuring peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR) after treatment. The nurse prepares the meter with the indicator at the base of the scale. Place the following steps (Roman numerals) in the correct order from first to last.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A,D,B,C
Rationale: PEFR sequence: Sit/stand (I), take deep breath (IV), place meter in mouth (II), expel air forcefully (III).
Question 3 of 5
A client who is postmenopausal asks the nurse how to prevent osteoporosis. Which statement should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises and hormone therapy (if prescribed) are evidence-based methods to prevent osteoporosis, unlike the other options.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis asks the nurse when he can return to work. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Three negative sputum cultures indicate the client is no longer contagious, allowing safe return to work after tuberculosis treatment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a 6-month-old when she notices a white dot in the infant's right pupil. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A white dot in the pupil (leukocoria) may indicate retinoblastoma or cataracts, requiring immediate reporting to the physician for further evaluation.