NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Predictor Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Signs and symptoms of an allergy attack include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged expiration occurs in allergy attacks due to constricted, edematous bronchial lumina, which impair air movement during exhalation.
Question 2 of 5
A 35-weeks-pregnant client is undergoing a nonstress test (NST). During the 20-minute examination, the nurse notes three fetal movements accompanied by accelerations of the fetal heart rate, each 15 bpm, lasting 15 seconds. The nurse interprets this test to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A reactive NST shows at least two accelerations of FHR (15 bpm, lasting 15 seconds) with fetal movements over 20 minutes, indicating fetal well-being.
Question 3 of 5
The most commonly known vectors of Lyme disease are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mites are not the common vector of Lyme disease. Fleas are not the common vector of Lyme disease. Ticks are the common vector of Lyme disease. Mosquitoes are not the common vector of Lyme disease.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse of a medical surgical unit is assigning tasks for the day. Which client care assignments are most appropriate for the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: UAPs can feed (
A), ambulate (
C), and bathe (E) clients, as these are within their scope. Vital signs on unstable clients (
B) and checking stools for blood (
D) require nursing assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A 44-year-old female client is receiving external radiation to her scapula for metastasis of breast cancer. Teaching related to skin care for the client would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The skin in a treatment area should be rinsed with water and patted dry. Markings should be left intact, and the skin should not be scrubbed. Clients should avoid putting any creams or lotions on the treated area. This could interfere with treatment. Radiation therapy clients should wear loose-fitting clothes and avoid tight, irritating fabrics. The area of skin being treated is sensitive to sunlight, and the client should take care to prevent sun damage by avoiding direct sunlight and covering the area when she is in the sun.