NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
As soon as a child has been diagnosed as 'hearing impaired,' special education should begin. Which of the following special education tasks is the most difficult for a severely hearing-impaired child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: With the slight and mild hard of hearing, auditory training is beneficial. Speech is the most difficult task because it is learned by visual and auditory stimulation, imitation, and reinforcement. (C,
D) Lip reading and signing are aimed at establishing communicative skills, but they are learned more easily by visual stimulation.
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting a client with Paget's disease. An important part of preventive care for the client with Paget's disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paget's disease weakens bones, increasing fracture risk. A clutter-free environment prevents falls, a key preventive measure. Dental care, vaccines, and vitamins are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of heart failure. Which discharge instruction is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring detects fluid retention early in heart failure, allowing timely intervention. Exercise should be moderate, sodium restricted, and pain relievers used cautiously.
Question 4 of 5
One of the medications that is prescribed for a male client is furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg bid. To reduce his risk of falls, the nurse would teach him to take this medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking furosemide early in the day minimizes nighttime urination, reducing fall risk. The other options increase nighttime bathroom trips or are irrelevant to fall prevention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chorioamnionitis. Which diagnostic test is most likely to be ordered?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chorioamnionitis requires a complete blood count to assess for infection (e.g. elevated white blood cells) and amniotic fluid analysis to confirm infection. Both tests are commonly ordered.