NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse is planning for the day's visits. Which client should be seen first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 5-month-old with recent pneumonia is at high risk for complications, prioritizing their assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A 22-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. She asks the nurse what causes this disease. The most accurate response from the nurse is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, impairing muscle contraction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the lab reports on several clients. Which one should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A white cell count of 2,200 cu/mm indicates severe leukopenia, a serious side effect of Dilantin, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the lab results of four clients. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hematocrit of 52% in gastroenteritis suggests dehydration, which requires immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
An older man is seen in the outpatient clinic for treatment of an acute attack of gout. Which of the following nursing interventions would be MOST beneficial in decreasing the client’s pain during ambulation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: would relieve weight, pressure, and stress on affected leg, may use walker