NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with uremic frost. The nurse is aware that uremic frost is often seen in clients with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Uremic frost, a powdery deposit on the skin, is associated with end-stage renal failure, not liver failure, but the options suggest a contextual error; renal failure is the intended association.
Question 2 of 5
The client is having electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression. Prior to the ECT the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying a blood pressure cuff allows monitoring of vital signs during ECT, which is a standard safety measure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse who is helping to care for a client with a hip fracture. The client has Buck's traction applied. Which statement by the student nurse indicates a need for further explanation by the primary nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Buck’s traction is skin traction, not skeletal traction, which uses pins. The other statements are correct regarding weight, positioning, and pin care (though pin care applies to skeletal traction).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse on the 3-11 shift is assessing the chart of a client with an abdominal aneurysm scheduled for surgery in the morning and finds that the consent form has been signed, but the client is unclear about the surgery and possible complications. Which is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon is responsible for ensuring informed consent, so contacting them to clarify the procedure and complications with the client is the most appropriate action.
Question 5 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis tells the nurse that she is having increasing difficulty cooking, cleaning, and attending to activities of daily living. Which of the following referrals is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An occupational therapist (
A) helps clients with rheumatoid arthritis adapt to difficulties with daily activities through adaptive techniques and equipment. Physical therapy (
B), home health (
C), or assisted living (
D) may be secondary.