NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If a client's waist measurement is 38 inches and the hip measurement is 45 inches, what is the client's waist-to-hip ratio. Record your answer rounded to two decimal places.
Correct Answer: 0.84
Rationale: Waist-to-hip ratio = Waist/ Hip = 38/ 45 ≈ 0.844, rounded to 0.84.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of possible hydrocephalus. Which assessment data on the admission history would be the most objective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head measurement (e.g., head circumference) is the most objective, quantifiable data for assessing hydrocephalus, unlike subjective symptoms like anorexia or vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A school nurse is suspicious that a child is being physically abused at home. The nurse's responsibility is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters and must report suspected child abuse to local authorities for investigation, prioritizing child safety.
Question 4 of 5
If the first day of a pregnant woman's last menstrual period fell on May 1, 2013, what is the expected delivery month and year? Record your answer using the month (word) and year (whole number).
Correct Answer: Feb-14
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule: May 1, 2013 + 7 days = May 8, then + 9 months = February 8, 2014. Answer is February 2014.
Question 5 of 5
The following are all nursing diagnoses appropriate for a gravida 1 para 0 in labor. Which one would be most appropriate for the primagravida as she completes the early phase of labor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid volume deficit is a priority in early labor due to decreased intake and increased fluid needs.