NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of possible hydrocephalus. Which assessment data on the admission history would be the most objective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Head measurement (e.g., head circumference) is the most objective for hydrocephalus, directly assessing skull enlargement. Anorexia (
A), vomiting (
B), and temperature (
D) are subjective or less specific.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a suspected stroke. Which diagnostic test is most likely to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CT scan is the initial test to confirm a stroke, distinguishing ischemic from hemorrhagic types. EEG is for seizures, lumbar puncture is for infections, and ECG assesses cardiac status.
Question 3 of 5
After a liver biopsy, the best position for the client is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The right lateral position applies pressure on the liver to prevent bleeding post-biopsy.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a homocysteine blood level on a client.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Homocysteine levels rise with vitamin B12 deficiency, as B12 is needed for its metabolism. Deficiencies in vitamins C (
B), A (
C), and E (
D) do not significantly affect homocysteine.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the best indicator of the diagnosis of HIV?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Western blot is the confirmatory test for HIV diagnosis, detecting specific antibodies with high specificity. ELISA is a screening test, while WBC and CBC are non-specific and not diagnostic for HIV.