NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Predictor Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The most commonly known vectors of Lyme disease are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mites are not the common vector of Lyme disease. Fleas are not the common vector of Lyme disease. Ticks are the common vector of Lyme disease. Mosquitoes are not the common vector of Lyme disease.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following ECG changes would be seen as a positive myocardial stress test response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperacute T waves occur with hyperkalemia. Prolongation of the PR interval occurs with first-degree AV block. Horizontal ST-segment depression of >1 mm during exercise is definitely a positive criterion on the exercise ECG test. Pathological Q waves occur with MI.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a history of type 1 diabetes about insulin storage. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refrigerating unopened insulin vials preserves potency, ensuring effective diabetes management.
Question 4 of 5
Except for initial explosiveness on admission, a client diagnosed with schizophrenia stays in her room. She continues to believe other people are out to get her. A nursing intervention basic to improving withdrawn behavior is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The withdrawn individual must learn to communicate on a one-to-one level before moving on to more threatening situations, addressing the core issue of social withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A client was not using his seat belt when involved in a car accident. He fractured ribs 5, 6, and 7 on the left and developed a left pneumothorax. Assessment findings include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pneumothorax causes collapsed lung tissue, leading to decreased breath sounds, and rib fractures cause chest pain with movement.