NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with hemophilia. The nurse suspects the child has developed hemarthrosis when she observes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemarthrosis (joint bleeding) in hemophilia presents with redness, swelling, and warmth over the joint due to blood accumulation.
Question 2 of 5
A 62-year-old female comes to the clinic with the complaint that her vision seems cloudy. What other signs and symptoms may the client mention that are suggestive of cataracts? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Cataracts cause cloudy vision, difficulty with night vision, and halos around lights. Diplopia, nausea, or eye pain are not typical.
Question 3 of 5
An ICU nurse is caring for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) via IV. The client's infusion ended 2 hours ago and the pharmacy has not yet sent another bag. The client is diaphoretic, tachycardic, and states he feels weak, dizzy, and fatigued. The nurse suspects
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abrupt cessation of TPN can cause hypoglycemia due to persistent insulin secretion, leading to diaphoresis, tachycardia, weakness, and dizziness.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by the parent of a child with sickle cell anemia indicates an understanding of the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extra fluids in summer prevent dehydration, which can trigger sickle cell crises, indicating parental understanding of disease management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which of the following would be most appropriate to wear when providing direct care to a client with a cough?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mask is the most appropriate PPE to prevent transmission of respiratory infections from a client with a cough, as it protects against droplet spread.