NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The mother of a one-year-old wants to know when she should begin toilet-training 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 ability to control urination and defecation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of myasthenia gravis. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes autoimmune destruction of acetylcholine receptors, leading to muscle weakness, especially in the eyes, face, and limbs, a key assessment finding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with ulcerative colitis who has been prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). What clinical manifestations will the nurse tell the client to be particularly alert for when taking this drug?
Correct Answer: A, B, C, E
Rationale: Sulfasalazine side effects include flu-like symptoms (
A), purplish rash (
B), skin blisters (
C), and nausea (E). Anorexia (
D) is less common.
Question 4 of 5
Which early morning activity helps to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding a warm cup of coffee can reduce morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis by providing warmth and encouraging gentle hand movement. The other activities do not specifically alleviate joint stiffness.
Question 5 of 5
When planning care for a 9-year-old client, the nurse uses which of the most effective means of helping siblings cope with their feelings about a brother who is terminally ill?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When dealing with grief, siblings are usually most comfortable initially with open discussion. Assuming different roles allows children to act out their feelings without fear of reprisals and to gain insight and control. This method may be helpful, but having the child take an active part through role playing is more effective. This technique may be helpful, but being an active participant through role playing is more effective.