NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of congestive heart failure. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Congestive heart failure increases the risk of arrhythmias due to cardiac strain, making monitoring for arrhythmias a priority to prevent sudden cardiac events.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following blood values would require further nursing action in a newborn who is 4 hours old?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum glucose of 30 mg/dL in the first 72 hours of life is indicative of hypoglycemia and warrants further intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of ulcerative colitis. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes mucosal inflammation, leading to bloody diarrhea, a hallmark symptom.
Question 4 of 5
A client arrives in the emergency room with severe burns of the hands, right arm, face, and neck. The nurse needs to start an IV.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The left antecubital fossa is suitable for IV placement, avoiding burned areas (right hand, arm, face, neck). The foot (
C) is less ideal due to infection risk, and the left forearm (
D) may be too close to burn sites.
Question 5 of 5
Priapism may be a sign of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Priapism in the trauma client is due to the neurological dysfunction seen in spinal cord injury. Priapism is an abnormal erection of the penis; it may be accompanied by pain and tenderness. This may disappear as spinal cord edema is relieved. It is not associated with death, urinary incontinence, or reproductive dysfunction as a primary issue.