NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The biceps reflex is elicited by placing the thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and tapping it with a reflex hammer.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting the health care provider to perform a renal biopsy. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The prone position with a pillow under the shoulders and abdomen provides optimal access to the kidney for a renal biopsy.
Question 3 of 5
A teenage girl is brought to the outpatient psychiatric clinic for treatment of anxiety and depression. How should the nurse best evaluate the client's risk for suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Directly asking about suicidal thoughts or plans is the most effective way to assess suicide risk, as it encourages open communication and identifies intent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client with diverticulosis. Which of the following assessment findings must necessitate an immediate report to the doctor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (26%) and hematocrit (32) suggest significant bleeding, requiring immediate reporting for further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement made by the nurse describes the inheritance pattern of autosomal recessive disorders?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autosomal recessive disorders require both parents to be carriers; affected newborns typically have unaffected carrier parents.