NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with AIDS tells the nurse that he has been using acupuncture to help with his pain. The nurse should question the client regarding this treatment because acupuncture uses:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acupuncture uses needles, which pose an infection risk in immunocompromised AIDS patients, requiring further discussion.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis requires multiple blood transfusions. One of his family members wishes to donate blood. Which of the following conditions would DISQUALIFY someone from donating blood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Current illness (e.g., cold) disqualifies blood donation due to infection risk. Hyperthyroidism, postpartum (after 6 months), and treated TB (if fully recovered) may not disqualify.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client hospitalized with duodenal ulcer. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 82/60 and pulse of 120 indicate possible hypovolemic shock, likely due to gastrointestinal bleeding, which is a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
The client with dementia is experiencing confusion late in the afternoon and before bedtime. The nurse is aware that the client is experiencing what is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sundowning is a common phenomenon in dementia where confusion worsens in the late afternoon and evening.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working on a neurological unit. If the following events occur simultaneously, which would receive RN priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden weakness in a client with a cerebral aneurysm suggests possible rupture or neurological deterioration, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.