NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bulimia nervosa. The nurse recognizes that the major difference in the client with anorexia nervosa and the client with bulimia nervosa is the client with bulimia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with bulimia often recognize their eating disorder, unlike those with anorexia, who may deny the problem due to distorted body image.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse is making assignments for the day. After accepting the assignment to a client with leukemia, the nurse tells the charge nurse that her child has chickenpox. Which initial action should the charge nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking if the nurse has had chickenpox determines her immunity, as non-immune nurses risk transmitting varicella to an immunocompromised leukemia patient.
Question 3 of 5
A client requires insertion of a nasogastric tube. When preparing the client for the procedure, the nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High Fowler's position with the head tilted forward (
A) facilitates nasogastric tube insertion by aligning the esophagus and reducing the risk of aspiration. Tilting the head backward (B,
D) or using a neutral position in semi-Fowler's (
C) is less effective for this procedure.
Question 4 of 5
A client with cancer received platelet infusions 24 hours ago. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate the most therapeutic effect from the transfusions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Platelet infusions aim to improve clotting. Decreased oozing from an IV site indicates effective platelet function. The other findings are unrelated to platelets.
Question 5 of 5
A 6-year-old with cerebral palsy functions at the level of an 18-month-old. Which finding would support that assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulling a toy is consistent with an 18-month-old's developmental level, supporting the assessment.