NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected myasthenia gravis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ptosis and diplopia are common signs of myasthenia gravis due to muscle weakness in the eyes
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a Ewing's sarcoma. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ewing's sarcoma typically affects bones, causing localized bone pain as a primary symptom.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered Eskalith (lithium carbonate) 500 mg three times a day and Risperdal (risperidone) 2 mg twice daily for a client admitted with bipolar disorder, acute manic episodes. The best explanation for the client's medication regimen is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Risperidone controls acute manic symptoms like agitation, while lithium stabilizes mood over time, a common combination for bipolar mania.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on the medical floor notices an increase in urinary tract infections (UTIs) among clients with indwelling urinary catheters. He records the findings and works with the unit manager and another nurse to develop a UTI risk assessment tool. Which is the correct description of the nurse's actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Developing a UTI risk assessment tool to reduce infections is a quality improvement initiative aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes.
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 1-year-old wants to know when she should begin toilettraining her child. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that sufficient sphincter control for toilet training is present by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sufficient sphincter control for toilet training typically develops between 18-24 months, when children gain the physical and cognitive readiness for training.