NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of preterm labor. Which intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In preterm labor betamethasone enhances fetal lung maturity tocolytics (e.g. nifedipine) halt contractions and fetal heart tone monitoring assesses fetal well-being. All interventions are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
An elective saline abortion has been performed on a 3-week primigravida. Following the procedure, the nurse should be alert for which early side effect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Saline absorption into the bloodstream increases serum sodium, leading to thirst as an early side effect.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of a thyroidectomy is receiving Calcitonin (Miacalcin). The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcitonin lowers serum calcium, risking hypocalcemia, requiring monitoring for symptoms like tingling. Hyperglycemia, hypotension, and weight gain are not primary concerns.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching to the parents of a seven-year-old who has been diagnosed with asthma. Which sports activity would be most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is ideal for asthma patients, as the warm, humid air reduces bronchospasm risk. Baseball (
A), football (
C), and track (
D) involve outdoor or high-exertion activities that may trigger asthma.
Question 5 of 5
Which complaint is frequently expressed by a client with macular degeneration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Macular degeneration affects central vision, impairing activities like sewing or reading that require focused vision. Severe pain with nausea is typical of acute glaucoma, halos suggest cataracts or glaucoma, and veil-like vision loss is more associated with retinal detachment.