NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The family of a hospice client wishes to visit at midnight. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In hospice care, allowing family visits at any time supports the client’s and family’s emotional needs, especially near end-of-life.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse is assessing an elementary student with hemophilia who fell during recess. Which symptoms indicate hemarthrosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemarthrosis in hemophilia involves bleeding into joints, causing stiffness, aching, and reduced movement due to joint swelling and pain.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an acoustic neuroma brain tumor. The location of this tumor warrants which of the following nursing diagnosis as the highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An acoustic neuroma affects the vestibulocochlear nerve, causing balance and hearing issues, increasing fall risk. High risk for injury is the priority due to potential for harm.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a COPD client who is discharged on p.o. Theophylline. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of discharge instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Theophylline can be administered intravenously for acute COPD exacerbations, indicating the client understands potential treatment escalation.
Question 5 of 5
A nulliparous client has been admitted after 12 hours of mild contractions at home. On examination, the client is found to be fully effaced and dilated to 3 cm. Contractions are every 5 minutes and last approximately 60 seconds. The client asks the nurse approximately how long it should take to get to 10 cm dilation. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nulliparous women progress at ~1 cm/hour in active labor. From 3 cm to 10 cm is 7 cm, so ~7 hours (
D) is expected.