NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The clinical triad of abnormalities seen in serotonin syndrome includes all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serotonin syndrome involves cognitive (confusion), autonomic (fever, sweating), and somatic (tremors, rigidity) effects. Behavioral effects are not part of the classic triad.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse understands that the diagnosis of oral cancer is confirmed with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A biopsy provides definitive histological evidence of oral cancer, confirming the diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders the removal of an in-dwelling catheter the second postoperative day for a client with a prostatectomy. The client complains of pain and dribbling of urine the first time he voids. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain and dribbling post-catheter removal are common due to bladder irritation and will typically improve within days.
Question 4 of 5
An infant's Apgar score is 9 at 5 minutes. The most likely cause for the deduction of one point is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blue hands and feet (acrocyanosis) are common in newborns and likely cause a 1-point deduction in the appearance category of the Apgar score.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn diagnosed with bilateral choanal atresia is scheduled for surgery soon after delivery. The nurse recognizes the immediate need for surgery because the newborn:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bilateral choanal atresia blocks the nasal passages, preventing nasal breathing, which is critical for newborns who are obligate nose breathers.