NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: tremors and heat intolerance are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolic rate
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a tumor in the parietal lobe. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information. A tumor here may cause paresthesia (abnormal sensations like tingling) due to disruption of sensory pathways.
Question 3 of 5
Four clients are admitted to a medical unit. If only one private room is available, it should be assigned to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutropenia increases infection risk, so a private room minimizes exposure to pathogens.
Question 4 of 5
The infant is admitted to the unit with Tetralogy of Fallot. The nurse would anticipate an order for which medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin is commonly used in Tetralogy of Fallot to improve cardiac function and manage heart failure symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client has increasing pain in both hands. On examination, the nurse notes that the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints are enlarged and swollen, swanneck deformity is evident, and the fingers on both hands show ulnar deviation. These findings are consistent with which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swanneck deformity, ulnar deviation, and swollen MCP/PIP joints are classic for rheumatoid arthritis (
B). Osteoarthritis (
A) affects distal joints, gout (
C) causes tophi, and psoriatic arthritis (
D) involves skin lesions.