NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a 1-year-old with sickle cell anemia wants to know why the condition didn't show up in the nursery. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fetal hemoglobin, present in newborns, inhibits sickling, masking sickle cell anemia symptoms until fetal hemoglobin decreases after several months.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has just undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy complains of 'free air pain.' What would be your best action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Free air pain' after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is due to residual carbon dioxide in the abdomen. Ambulation helps disperse the gas and relieve pain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with an immobile client and doing passive range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on his legs. The client states the exercise is too painful and does not want to continue. The nurse should
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain during ROM exercises may indicate injury. Stopping the exercise prevents harm, with further assessment or pain management to follow.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to test a client who has the herpes virus. Which of the following tests should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Tzanck test is used to diagnose herpes virus infections by examining cells from a lesion for characteristic changes.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly client with glaucoma is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. Which medication order should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atropine is contraindicated in glaucoma as it can increase intraocular pressure, worsening the condition.