NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The emergency room is flooded with clients injured in a tornado. Which clients can be assigned to share a room in the emergency department during the disaster?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pregnant client and the client with facial lacerations/broken arm have stable conditions suitable for sharing a room, unlike the other pairs with critical or incompatible needs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return. Which of the following messages should the nurse return FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: indicates chest pain, needs to seek medical attention immediately
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 24-month-old child tells the nurse that she is concerned that her child's language abilities are delayed. Which of the following language milestones does the nurse expect the child to exhibit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 24-month-old should understand about 300 words and use two- to three-word sentences (
A). Other options (B, C,
D) describe earlier developmental stages.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected myasthenia gravis. Which finding is usually associated with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is characterized by muscle weakness that worsens with activity and improves with rest, typically more pronounced at the end of the day.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client with a seizure disorder who is taking topiramate (Topamax) indicates that the client has understood the nurse's instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topiramate increases the risk of kidney stones, so adequate hydration (8-10 glasses of water daily) is essential to prevent this complication.