NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that African-Americans are at higher risk than Caucasians for which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: African-Americans have a higher risk for hypertension (
A) and diabetes mellitus (
B) compared to Caucasians due to genetic and socioeconomic factors. Asthma (
C) risk is similar across groups, while skin cancer (
D) and osteoporosis (E) are less prevalent in African-Americans.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly client with dementia. The family wishes to take the client home instead of placing her in an assisted living facility. Which information should the nurse include in his discharge teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, D, E
Rationale: Providing community resources, social worker contact, and home safety information supports the family’s decision and promotes safety. Discussing provider disapproval or assisted living advantages is inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving Capoten (captopril). The nurse should be alert for adverse reactions to the drug, which include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause agranulocytosis, leading to a decreased white cell count, which should be monitored.
Question 4 of 5
A 19-year-old male has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days due to food poisoning. The nurse expects a urine specific gravity of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea increases urine specific gravity (normal 1.005-1.030). 1.041 indicates concentrated urine due to fluid loss.
Question 5 of 5
A client in the family planning clinic asks the nurse about the most likely time for her to conceive. The nurse explains that conception is most likely to occur when:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A surge in luteinizing hormone triggers ovulation, the time when conception is most likely.