NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a child with newly diagnosed Duchenne's muscular dystrophy asks how her child developed the disease. The nurse formulates a response incorporating which of the following statements about its transmission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive disorder, typically carried by females and transmitted to male children, who are more likely to express the disease.
Question 2 of 5
The sense of hearing is assessed using which standardized test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Rinne test is a standardized test used to assess hearing by comparing air and bone conduction using a tuning fork.
Question 3 of 5
The A, B, C, and Ds of a complete and comprehensive nutritional assessment includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A comprehensive nutritional assessment includes Anthropometric data (e.g., height, weight), Biochemical data (e.g., lab values), Clinical data (e.g., physical signs), and Dietary data (e.g., intake history).
Question 4 of 5
A client has cystitis. The nurse should further assess the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foul-smelling urine is a common symptom of cystitis due to bacterial infection. Flank pain and oliguria are more indicative of pyelonephritis.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of liver failure is admitted with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asterixis (flapping tremor) is a hallmark sign of hepatic encephalopathy due to ammonia buildup.