NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Parents of children receiving chemotherapy should be warned that alopecia is a side effect and that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having a wig that looks like a girl's own hair can be a psychological boost to children and is helpful in fostering later adjustments to hair loss.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following symptoms might the nurse observe in a client with a lithium blood level over 2.0?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These symptoms of lithium toxicity are usually dose related.
Question 3 of 5
A group of nursing students at a local preschool day care center are going to screen each child's fine and gross motor, language, and social skills. The students will use which one of the most widely used screening tests?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Revised Prescreening Developmental Questionnaire is more age appropriate and offers simplified parent scoring and easier comparison. It is used by parents instead of professionals. The Goodenough Draw-a-Person test is used to assess intellectual development. The Denver Developmental Screening Test is one of the most widely used screening tests. It offers a concise, easy-to-administer, systematic approach to assessing the preschool child. It is widely used because of its reliability and validity. The Caldwell Home Inventory is used to assess the home environment in areas of social, emotional, and cognitive supports.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis. Which assessment finding is most expected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hematuria is a hallmark of acute glomerulonephritis due to glomerular inflammation and damage, leading to blood in the urine. Hypertension, weight gain, and oliguria are more common than hypotension, weight loss, or clear urine.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with complaints of fatigue. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue in chronic kidney disease often results from anemia due to low erythropoietin, so monitoring for anemia is the priority.