NCLEX-RN
NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of molar pregnancy. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Molar pregnancy involves abnormal trophoblastic tissue and no viable fetus often causing vaginal bleeding. Monitoring for bleeding is critical.
Tocolytics cesarean delivery and fetal monitoring are not indicated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the laboratory value results of a client after a craniotomy for a pituitary tumor. Which values cause the nurse to suspect a diabetes insipidus complication?
Correct Answer: A, B
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes dilute urine (low specific gravity,
A) and hypernatremia (158 mEq/L,
B) from excessive water loss. Potassium (
C), hemoglobin (
D), and chloride (E) are normal and unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement describes the contagious stage of varicella?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Varicella (chickenpox) is contagious from 1-2 days before the rash until all lesions are crusted, as the virus is shed during this period. Earlier or later stages are less contagious.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has just received the change of shift report. Which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A suspected subdural hematoma is a medical emergency due to potential brain compression, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a gastrointestinal bleed has an NG tube to low continuous wall suction. Which technique is the correct procedure for the nurse to utilize when assessing bowel sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clamping the NG tube prevents suction noise, allowing accurate auscultation of bowel sounds. pH testing (
A) assesses gastric contents, irrigation (
C) is for patency, and high suction (
D) interferes with auscultation.