NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected Cushing’s syndrome. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: moon face and truncal obesity are classic signs of Cushing’s syndrome due to excess cortisol
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for developing breast cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Early menarche, nulliparity, and uterine cancer history increase breast cancer risk due to prolonged estrogen exposure or shared risk factors. Early menopause reduces risk by decreasing estrogen exposure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is visiting a home health client with osteoporosis. The client has a new prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate should be taken with water only to ensure proper absorption and minimize esophageal irritation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with epilepsy who is being treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol). Which laboratory value might indicate a serious side effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine can cause bone marrow suppression, leading to leukopenia. A WBC of 4,000/mm^3 is low, indicating a potential serious side effect requiring further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
Cataracts result in opacity of the crystalline lens. Which of the following best explains the functions of the lens?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The lens focuses light rays onto the retina to produce a clear image.