NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Parents of a child with rheumatic fever express concern that she will always be arthritic. The nurse discusses their concerns and tells them the joint pain usually:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Joints usually remain inflamed and tender until the disease runs its course in <3 weeks. This response does not answer the question of whether she will always be arthritic. This response does not answer the question asked. The disease takes <3 weeks to run its course.
Question 2 of 5
Following eruption of the primary teeth, the mother can promote chewing by giving the toddler:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pieces of cereal are soft, small, and safe for a toddler to chew, promoting jaw development without posing a choking hazard, unlike hot dogs, carrot sticks, or raisins.
Question 3 of 5
A client is experiencing mucosal cell damage secondary to chemotherapy. Because of mucosal ulcers, eating has become increasingly uncomfortable for her. Which of the following interventions would be most effective in getting her to eat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Such a diet is less irritating to the damaged mucosa and is easier for the child to tolerate, promoting eating despite discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A schizophrenic client who is experiencing thoughts of having special powers states that 'I am a messenger from another planet and can rule the earth.' The nurse assesses this behavior as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clients experiencing ideas of reference believe that information from the environment (e.g., the television) is referring to them. Clients experiencing delusions of persecution believe that others in the environment are plotting against them. Clients experiencing thought broadcasting perceive that others can hear their thoughts. Clients experiencing delusions of grandeur think that they are omnipotent and have superhuman powers.
Question 5 of 5
The therapeutic blood-level range for lithium is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This range is too low to be therapeutic. This is the therapeutic range for lithium. This range is above the therapeutic level. This range is toxic and may cause severe side effects.