NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The director of nursing is working on an occupational health and safety manual for the staff. She wants to include a section describing how factors in the environment can increase safety and reduce risk and injury. The term for this study is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ergonomics studies workplace design to enhance safety and reduce injury risk, aligning with the manual’s goals.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer blood to a client with anemia. Which signs and symptoms of transfusion reaction should the nurse monitor for during the first 30 minutes? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D, E
Rationale: Sudden hypertension, restlessness, confusion, jugular vein distension, low back pain, and impending doom indicate possible transfusion reactions (e.g., hemolytic or circulatory overload). Normal respiratory rate and oxygen saturation are not concerning.
Question 3 of 5
A client with cancer is experiencing a common side effect of chemotherapy administration. Which laboratory assessment finding would cause the most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 100,000/mm^3 indicates thrombocytopenia, a common chemotherapy side effect, increasing bleeding risk and requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
Raynaud's disease is most commonly found in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raynaud’s disease is most common in young women (ages 15-40) due to hormonal and vascular factors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with stage III Alzheimer's disease. A characteristic of this stage is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage III Alzheimer's is characterized by severe cognitive decline, including inability to communicate effectively, often limited to simple phrases or gestures.