NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected pulmonary embolism. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: decreased oxygen saturation is a common finding in pulmonary embolism due to impaired gas exchange
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a child with cystic fibrosis ask what determines the prognosis of the disease. The nurse knows that the greatest determinant of the prognosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary complications, such as chronic infections and reduced lung function, are the primary determinants of prognosis in cystic fibrosis, as they significantly impact morbidity and mortality.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to educate a 17-year-old male about testicular cancer at a yearly physical. What information would the nurse include in her teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testicular cancer is more common in younger men (15–35), has a high survival rate, and self-examination is best after bathing due to relaxed scrotal skin.
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for a CT with and without contrast to rule out diverticulitis. Which medication on the client's medication list would be of concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metformin should be held before and after contrast CT due to the risk of lactic acidosis if renal function is impaired by contrast dye.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is checking the client's central venous pressure. The nurse should place the zero of the manometer at the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The phlebostatic axis (4th intercostal space, mid-axillary line) is the standard reference point for accurate central venous pressure measurement.