NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A physician tells the nurse that he wants to orally intubate a client with a No. 8 endotracheal tube. The finding of normal breath sounds on the right side of the chest and diminished, distant breath sounds on the left side of the chest of a newly intubated client is probably due to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The right mainstem bronchus is most frequently intubated in error because the angle of the right mainstem bronchus is very small as compared with that of the left mainstem bronchus. Because ventilation is only occurring on the right side, the nurse would auscultate diminished and distant breath sounds on the left.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a suspected diagnosis of cataracts. The chief complaint is likely to be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cataracts cause cloudy or blurry vision due to lens opacity. Eye pain, flashing lights, and redness are more associated with other conditions like glaucoma or retinal issues.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following menu choices would indicate that a client with pressure ulcers understands the role diet plays in restoring her albumin levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broiled fish and rice are excellent protein sources, aiding in restoring albumin levels for tissue repair. The other options are lower in protein.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing implication is appropriate for a client undergoing a paracentesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A full bladder impedes ascitic fluid withdrawal during paracentesis, so the client should void beforehand.