NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
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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
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with congestive heart failure. Which finding would the nurse expect if the failure was on the right side of the heart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right-sided heart failure causes systemic venous congestion, leading to jugular vein distention, a hallmark sign of impaired right heart function.
Question 3 of 5
The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his friends to autograph his cast. Which response would be best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autographing a fiberglass cast does not compromise its integrity, making it safe.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which assessment is most crucial during the preoperative period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying peripheral pulses is critical to establish a baseline for vascular status, as an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair can affect blood flow to the extremities, and postoperative complications may include vascular occlusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 84-year-old client who is malnourished. The nurse is concerned about all of the following complications of malnutrition EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malnutrition increases fall risk, impairs wound healing, and raises infection risk due to weakened immunity. Chronic heart failure is not directly caused by malnutrition.