NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before administering eardrops to a toddler,the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The toddler’s developmental level affects cooperation and ability to follow instructions during eardrop administration. Age is a factor but less specific and weight or understanding are secondary to developmental considerations.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is admitted with complaints of fatigue. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue in breast cancer may indicate anemia, a common complication, so monitoring for anemia is the priority.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of phenylketonuria is seen at the local family planning clinic. After completing the client's intake history, the nurse provides literature for a healthy pregnancy. Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nutrasweet (aspartame) contains phenylalanine, which is harmful in phenylketonuria, so this statement indicates a need for further teaching.
Question 4 of 5
Which complaint is frequently expressed by a client with macular degeneration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Macular degeneration affects central vision, impairing activities like sewing or reading that require focused vision. Severe pain with nausea is typical of acute glaucoma, halos suggest cataracts or glaucoma, and veil-like vision loss is more associated with retinal detachment.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of osteoarthritis is admitted with complaints of joint stiffness. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoarthritis causes joint pain worsened by activity due to cartilage degeneration, unlike rheumatoid arthritis, which involves prolonged morning stiffness.