NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The autopsy results in SIDS-related death will show the following consistent findings:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIDS autopsies often show pulmonary edema and intrathoracic hemorrhages, though the exact cause remains unclear and findings are not always definitive.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a laryngectomy. The nurse can best help the client with communication by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pad and pencil allow the client, who cannot speak after a laryngectomy, to communicate effectively by writing messages.
Question 3 of 5
A client returns from surgery with a total knee replacement. Which of the following findings requires immediate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CPM set at 90° flexion immediately post-knee replacement is excessive and could damage the surgical site, requiring immediate adjustment.
Question 4 of 5
Parents of a toddler are dismayed when they learn that their child has Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Which statement describes the inheritance pattern of the disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive disorder, with the affected gene on the mother's X chromosome, primarily affecting males.
Question 5 of 5
A 60-year-old client has undergone a nerve-sparing prostatectomy and has been advised by his physician that he may not recover normal sexual functioning. The client is very concerned about this and asks the nurse for more information. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Post-prostatectomy, retrograde ejaculation (
A), variable recovery time (
B), avoiding intercourse for 1 month (
D), and anxiety's impact (E) are relevant. Recovery within a month (
C) is incorrect, and prioritizing other intimacy (F) is subjective.