NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for clients with coronary artery disease recognizes which one of the following as a modifiable risk factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated LDL level (180 mg/dL) is modifiable through diet, exercise, and medication, unlike family history, race, or gender, which are non-modifiable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a 73-year-old client for cataract surgery on the left eye. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stopping Coumadin without medical guidance is unsafe, as it may increase clotting risk, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The RN is making assignments for the morning staff. Which client should be cared for by the RN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemoptysis indicates potential severe bleeding, requiring the RN's advanced assessment and intervention skills.
Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old boy is diagnosed with a Wilm's tumor. The nurse would expect what finding on assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wilm’s tumor (nephroblastoma) often presents with an enlarged abdomen due to a palpable renal mass.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are important factors in facilitating attachment between a newborn and mother?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Rooming in (
A), swaddling/holding (
B), and early breastfeeding (
D) promote bonding. Childcare knowledge (
C) is less directly related to attachment.