NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has assessed the assigned group of clients. Which client would the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for alterations in sensory perception?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe autism often involves sensory processing issues, increasing risk for sensory perception alterations, especially during stressful procedures like surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A client with pulmonary edema is ordered IV hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 40 mg b.i.d. Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to see as a result of this therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid, increases blood glucose by promoting gluconeogenesis. Magnesium levels are not primarily affected.
Question 3 of 5
All of the following are risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing an infant on their back to sleep reduces SIDS risk. Low birth weight, young maternal age, and maternal smoking are known risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
Which client is at the greatest risk of developing colon cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous cancer history, especially treated with chemotherapy, increases colon cancer risk due to potential genetic or environmental factors. Age over 50 also elevates risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client with diabetes visits the prenatal clinic at 28 weeks gestation. Which statement is true regarding insulin needs during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate insulin regulation is critical for fetal development in diabetic pregnancies.