NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with an altered level of consciousness. One of the first signs of altered level of consciousness is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restlessness is often an early sign of altered consciousness, indicating neurological changes before more severe symptoms appear.
Question 2 of 5
Damage to the VII cranial nerve results in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The VII cranial nerve (facial nerve) controls facial muscles; damage causes facial paralysis, affecting eye movement (e.g., inability to close the eye).
Question 3 of 5
Which laboratory test would be the least effective in making the diagnosis of a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: AST is less specific for myocardial infarction than troponin, CK-MB, or myoglobin.
Question 4 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is taking lithium to control symptoms. Which of the following statements indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lithium requires ongoing monitoring (B is incorrect), as levels and side effects need regular checks. Thyroid tests (
A), avoiding ibuprofen (
C), and hydration (
D) are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A 20-year-old male has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The nurse knows which of the following are classic signs and symptoms of this disorder? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Schizophrenia symptoms include social withdrawal, auditory hallucinations, and disorganized speech. Agitation may occur but is less specific, and obsession with hygiene is not typical.