NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Parents of young children often need anticipatory guidance from the nurse. Parents may have little knowledge regarding growth and development. Which of the following toys and activities would the nurse suggest as appropriate for a toddler?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These activities provide the toddler (1-3 years old) with a variety of physical activities for play, suitable for their developmental stage.
Question 2 of 5
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder that affects 3.1 out of every 1000 children younger than 20 years old. It is characterized by an absence of, or marked decrease in, circulating insulin. When teaching a newly diagnosed diabetes client, the nurse includes information on the functions of insulin:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of insulin causes glycogenolysis, catabolism, and hyperglycemia. Insulin promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage and regulates the rate at which carbohydrates are used by cells for energy. Insulin is anabolic in nature. Glucose stimulates protein synthesis within the tissue and inhibits the breakdown of protein into amino acids.
Question 3 of 5
Parents of young children often need anticipatory guidance from the nurse. Parents may have little knowledge regarding growth and development. Which of the following toys and activities would the nurse suggest as appropriate for a toddler?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These activities provide the toddler (1-3 years old) with a variety of physical activities for play, suitable for their developmental stage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the evidence-based practice used for the units' client care standards. Which of the following provides the most support for evidence-based practice?
Correct Answer: B, D, E
Rationale: Evidence-based practice relies on practice guidelines (
B), research articles (
D), and systematic reviews (E) for high-quality evidence. Client preference (
A) and care plans (
C) are individualized but less rigorous.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to receive a client from admitting with tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Which of the following would the nurse expect to find on the laboratory and patient history sections of the chart?
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: TLS causes hyperkalemia (
C), hyperuricemia (
D), and mental changes (E) due to electrolyte imbalances and low blood pressure (
A) from fluid shifts. Hyperactivity (
B) is not typical.