NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of preterm labor. Which fetal monitoring technique is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preterm labor requires fetal monitoring to assess well-being. Non-stress tests evaluate fetal heart rate and biophysical profiles assess multiple parameters (e.g. movement amniotic fluid). Both are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of osteoarthritis is admitted with complaints of joint stiffness. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoarthritis causes joint pain worsened by activity due to cartilage degeneration, unlike rheumatoid arthritis, which involves prolonged morning stiffness.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is admitted with complaints of fatigue. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue in breast cancer may indicate anemia, a common complication, so monitoring for anemia is the priority.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the psychiatric unit after lavage and stabilization in the emergency room for an overdose of antidepressants. This is her third attempt in 2 years. The highest priority intervention at this time is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicide assessment is always appropriate for clients with a history of previous attempts or depression, because either of these factors places the client at high risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client had a hemicolectomy performed 2 days ago. Today, when the nurse assesses the incision, a small part of the abdominal viscera is seen protruding through the incision. This complication of wound healing is known as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evisceration occurs when the incision separates and the contents of the cavity spill out.