NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 6-week-old girl with meningitis. To help her develop a sense of trust, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A soft blanket may be comforting, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. Good perineal care is important, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. An infant with meningitis needs frequent attention, but leaving the door open does not foster trust. Consistently picking her up when she cries will help the child feel trust in her caregivers.
Question 2 of 5
A client receiving Vancocin (vancomycin) has a serum level of 20 mcg/mL. The nurse knows that the therapeutic range for vancomycin is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The therapeutic range for vancomycin is 10-25 mcg/mL, ensuring effective treatment of infections while minimizing toxicity risks.
Question 3 of 5
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder that affects 3.1 out of every 1000 children younger than 20 years old. It is characterized by an absence of, or marked decrease in, circulating insulin. When teaching a newly diagnosed diabetes client, the nurse includes information on the functions of insulin:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of insulin causes glycogenolysis, catabolism, and hyperglycemia. Insulin promotes the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage and regulates the rate at which carbohydrates are used by cells for energy. Insulin is anabolic in nature. Glucose stimulates protein synthesis within the tissue and inhibits the breakdown of protein into amino acids.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of type 2 diabetes. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes causes hyperglycemia, leading to polyuria due to osmotic diuresis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of psoriasis. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis causes scaly, silvery plaques due to rapid skin cell turnover, a hallmark symptom.