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 client admitted for treatment of a deep venous thrombosis of the calf complains of dyspnea and chest pain. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea and chest pain suggest a possible pulmonary embolism, a complication of DVT, requiring immediate preparation for diagnostic tests to confirm and treat.
Question 3 of 5
The client is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which inquiry by the nurse is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unexplained weight loss is a common symptom of leukemia due to increased metabolic demand and systemic effects of the disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes which of the following as the priority nursing diagnosis for the client in thyroid crisis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid crisis (thyroid storm) causes hyperthermia, making imbalanced body temperature the priority due to the risk of life-threatening hypermetabolic complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly female client in an extended care facility who has dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Which nursing intervention would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing in front of the client maximizes her ability to see the nurse, as dry AMD affects central vision, making clear visual communication essential.