NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 28-year-old female with a long history of heroin addiction. The client tells the nurse that she started off using a small amount recreationally, but as time went on, she needed more and more heroin to feel a high. The nurse recognizes this as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Tolerance is the need for increasing doses to achieve the same effect, as described in the client’s heroin use.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has received report on the day's assigned clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth after an antibiotic suggests an allergic reaction, potentially anaphylaxis, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
If a group includes only members selected on a specific basis, such as women with a history of domestic or partner abuse, how is this type of group classified?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A group with members sharing a specific characteristic, like domestic abuse history, is homogeneous (
A). Closed (
B) refers to membership limits, heterogeneous (
C) to diversity, and task (
D) to purpose.
Question 4 of 5
Skeletal traction is applied to the right femur of a client injured in a fall. The primary purpose of the skeletal traction is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skeletal traction for a femoral injury aims to realign femoral bone fragments, promoting proper healing and preventing deformity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting a physical assessment on a client with anemia. Which of the following clinical manifestations would be most indicative of the anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea (respirations 28 shallow) is a common sign of anemia due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity, prompting compensatory increased respiratory rate.