NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with stage III Alzheimer's disease. A characteristic of this stage is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage III Alzheimer's is characterized by severe cognitive decline, including inability to communicate effectively, often limited to simple phrases or gestures.
Question 2 of 5
The client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm is admitted in preparation for surgery. Which of the following should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated white blood cell count may indicate infection or inflammation, which requires prompt reporting before surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment of a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which finding reinforces the diagnosis of B12 deficiency?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A beefy, red, swollen tongue is a classic symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency due to glossitis caused by impaired cell division in the oral mucosa.
Question 4 of 5
The autopsy results in SIDS-related death will show the following consistent findings:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIDS autopsies often show pulmonary edema and intrathoracic hemorrhages, though the exact cause remains unclear and findings are not always definitive.
Question 5 of 5
A 60-year-old client has undergone a nerve-sparing prostatectomy and has been advised by his physician that he may not recover normal sexual functioning. The client is very concerned about this and asks the nurse for more information. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Post-prostatectomy, retrograde ejaculation (
A), variable recovery time (
B), avoiding intercourse for 1 month (
D), and anxiety's impact (E) are relevant. Recovery within a month (
C) is incorrect, and prioritizing other intimacy (F) is subjective.