NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 1-year-old wants to know when she should begin toilettraining her child. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that sufficient sphincter control for toilet training is present by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sufficient sphincter control for toilet training typically develops between 18-24 months, when children gain the physical and cognitive readiness for training.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of asthma who is experiencing an acute attack. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer FIRST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: albuterol is a fast-acting bronchodilator used to relieve acute asthma symptoms
Question 3 of 5
A 43-year-old client has developed progressive frontotemporal dementia and is exhibiting inappropriate and compulsive behaviors, difficulty with language, and impaired judgment. Which statement by the client's wife suggests that she has not accepted a permanent role change in their relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expecting the husband to manage finances (
A) indicates denial of his impaired judgment due to dementia, suggesting non-acceptance of a permanent role change. Other statements (B, C,
D) reflect frustration or realistic expectations.
Question 4 of 5
The physician is preparing to remove a central line. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding the breath during central line removal prevents air from being drawn into the vein, reducing the risk of air embolus.
Question 5 of 5
A 5-year-old child is hospitalized for correction of congenital hip dysplasia. During the assessment of the child, the nurse can expect to find the presence of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trendelenburg sign is associated with congenital hip dysplasia, where the pelvis tilts downward on the unaffected side when the child stands on the affected leg, indicating hip instability.