NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following the reimplantation of the thumb and index finger. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coolness and discoloration of reimplanted digits indicate compromised blood flow, requiring immediate reporting to prevent tissue loss.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse employed in the emergency room is responsible for triage of four clients injured in a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following clients should receive priority in care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sternal bruises suggest potential chest trauma, requiring priority.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 6-month-old asks when her child will have all his baby teeth. The nurse knows that most children have all their primary teeth by age:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most children have all 20 primary teeth by 30 months, with eruption typically completing between 2-3 years.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a surgical repair of a sacular abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which assessment is most crucial during the preoperative period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying peripheral pulses is critical to assess baseline circulation, as an abdominal aortic aneurysm can affect distal blood flow.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse has four clients assigned for morning visits. The nurse should give priority to visiting the client with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frothy sputum in congestive heart failure suggests pulmonary edema, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate attention.