NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In many cultures, pregnancy is viewed as a natural rather than a medical condition. How does this affect prenatal care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Viewing pregnancy as natural (
A) often leads to delayed or less frequent prenatal care, impacting monitoring. Harmful beliefs (
C) or increased mortality (
D) are not directly implied.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of migraine headaches about trigger avoidance. Which of the following should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: aged cheeses contain tyramine, a common migraine trigger
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Which finding indicates a side effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight loss can indicate excessive levothyroxine dosing, as it increases metabolism, unlike the other options, which are not typical side effects.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a full-term newborn infant. Which of the following is true regarding newborn reflexes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Moro reflex, present at birth, typically disappears by 6 months. Babinski persists until ~2 years, fencing (tonic neck) until 4-6 months, and stepping until 1-2 months.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered intravenous fluid with potassium for a client admitted with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Before adding potassium to the intravenous fluid, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate urinary output (at least 30 mL/hr) must be confirmed before adding potassium to IV fluids to prevent hyperkalemia.