NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients in an infectious disease unit. The nurse understands that which of the conditions listed are required to be reported by the CDC? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Tetanus, chlamydia, and Lyme disease are nationally notifiable diseases per CDC guidelines, requiring reporting to monitor public health.
Question 2 of 5
A woman has been recently diagnosed with systemic lupus and shares with the nurse, 'I am thinking about getting pregnant, but I don't know how I will be able to tolerate a pregnancy since I have lupus.' Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: should be in remission for at least 5 months prior to conceiving
Question 3 of 5
A 92-year-old male client with Alzheimer's frequently experiences urinary incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Offering the urinal every 2 hours promotes continence and dignity, addressing incontinence non-invasively before considering catheters or diapers.
Question 4 of 5
Whole blood is primarily indicated for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Whole blood is primarily used to treat extreme loss of blood volume (
A), such as in hemorrhagic shock, as it restores both volume and oxygen-carrying capacity. Clotting factors (
B), anemia (
C), and acute bleeding (
D) may require specific blood components instead.
Question 5 of 5
A mother brings in her 9-month-old son for a routine checkup. She asks the nurse what developmental milestones to expect by 12 months of age. All of the following are correct responses by the nurse EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: By 12 months, infants can imitate gestures, hold a bottle, and respond to their name. Pointing to a named object typically develops closer to 18 months.