NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Practice Test RN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected endometrial cancer.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Endometrial cancer often presents with abnormal uterine bleeding, which can manifest as watery vaginal discharge. Frothy discharge is more typical of trichomoniasis, thick white discharge suggests a yeast infection, and purulent discharge indicates infection, none of which are primary symptoms of endometrial cancer.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow following a colon resection with a left colostomy. The nurse knows that the client understands the discharge teaching about care of her colostomy when she says:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The healthy stoma should be red and slightly raised. If it begins to turn dark or blue, the client should see the physician immediately.
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of thalassemia. Which of the following would be included in educating the mother and child as part of discharge planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral iron supplements are contraindicated in thalassemia. Although heart failure may be an end result of this disease, this action is unnecessary. Iron overload is a potential complication of frequent blood transfusions of children with thalassemia. Children should be encouraged to pursue activities related to their exercise tolerance.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse needs to be aware that the most common early complication of a myocardial infarction is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myocardial infarction causes tissue damage, which may interrupt electrical impulses. Myocardial irritability results from lack of oxygenated tissue.
Question 5 of 5
Which toys are suited to the developmental skills of the 2-3 year old?
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: For 2-3-year-olds, soap bubbles (
A), riding toys (
C), and talking toys (E) match gross motor and imaginative play skills. Skates (
B) and bicycles (
D) require advanced coordination.