NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected AIDS dementia complex. The first sign of dementia in the client with AIDS is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Loss of concentration is an early cognitive change in AIDS dementia complex.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a T5 spinal cord injury suddenly begins sweating profusely in the face and neck. Vital signs reveal sudden bradycardia and significant increase in blood pressure. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms indicate autonomic dysreflexia, often triggered by bladder distention in spinal cord injuries above T6. Checking and relieving bladder distention is the priority.
Question 3 of 5
A client with AIDS has a viral load of 200 copies per ml. The nurse should interpret this finding as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A viral load of 200 copies/ml is low, indicating effective treatment and minimal circulating virus.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which of the following best describes the language of a 24-month-old?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 24-month-old can verbalize needs using simple words or phrases, reflecting their developing language skills.