NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse gives a 35-year-old primigravida client a RhoGAM injection in her 27th week of pregnancy. Which of the following client situations requires the nurse to take this action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: RhoGAM is given to an Rh-negative mother with an Rh-positive father to prevent Rh incompatibility issues in the fetus.
Question 2 of 5
A client scheduled for a cardiac catheterization tells the nurse, 'My mother died during this same procedure 10 years ago. I'm afraid the same thing will happen to me.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client’s fear and discussing the procedure provides reassurance and addresses concerns therapeutically.
Question 3 of 5
A client is receiving end-of-life care and tells the nurse that he has not always lived the way he should have or treated his children well. Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting that the client has regrets (
B) is empathetic and opens further discussion without judgment. Asking for details (
A), dismissing concerns (
C), or suggesting forgiveness (
D) may not be appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
A client had a total thyroidectomy yesterday. The client is complaining of tingling around the mouth and in the fingers and toes. What would the nurses' next action be?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth and extremities suggests hypocalcemia, a common complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland disturbance, so checking the calcium level is the next action.
Question 5 of 5
Which diet is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A diet high in fat and refined carbohydrates increases the risk of colorectal cancer due to prolonged intestinal transit time and exposure to carcinogenic metabolites.