NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a closed reduction of a fractured femur. Which finding should the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain and shortness of breath may indicate a pulmonary embolism, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
An 88-year-old client fractured a hip after a fall in her home. Because of her peripheral vascular disease and asthma, surgery is not an option. The client tells the nurse she does not know how she is going to get better. Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response encourages the client to express her concerns, allowing the nurse to address specific fears and provide tailored support.
Question 3 of 5
If the nurse is unable to elicit the deep tendon reflexes of the patella, the nurse should ask the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling against the palms enhances reflex response by increasing muscle tone, aiding in eliciting the patellar reflex.
Question 4 of 5
A neurological consult has been ordered for a pediatric client with suspected absence seizures. The client with absence seizures can be expected to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence seizures cause brief lapses in consciousness, often appearing as staring spells, without motor symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A 32-year-old woman comes into the clinic for a well-woman exam and asks for information on an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. The nurse should explain that all of the following are potential risks EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IUD risks include pelvic infections, abnormal bleeding, and ectopic pregnancy. Stroke is not a recognized risk associated with IUD use.