NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The 5-year-old is being tested for enterobiasis (pinworms). To collect a specimen for assessment of pinworms, the nurse should teach the mother to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The tape test, applied to the perianal area at night or early morning, is the standard method to collect pinworm eggs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a 5-year history of bulimia. A common clinical finding in the client with bulimia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dental caries are common in bulimia due to frequent vomiting, which exposes teeth to stomach acid, causing enamel erosion.
Question 3 of 5
A client with primary sclerosing cholangitis has received a liver transplant. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for complications. Which findings are associated with an acute rejection of the new liver?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased jaundice and prolonged prothrombin time indicate liver dysfunction, consistent with acute liver transplant rejection.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a paracentesis for a client with severe abdominal ascites. Before the procedure, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a urinal allows the client to empty their bladder, reducing the risk of bladder puncture during paracentesis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client scheduled for an angiogram should prepare the client for the procedure by telling him to expect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm sensation is commonly experienced during an angiogram due to the injection of contrast dye.