NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a 5-year history of bulimia. A common clinical finding in the client with bulimia is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dental caries are common in bulimia due to frequent vomiting, which exposes teeth to stomach acid, causing enamel erosion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to mix and administer chemotherapy. What equipment would be unnecessary to obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chemotherapy requires protective equipment (gloves, gown, Luer lok tubing to prevent leaks), but a surgical hat cover is unnecessary unless in a sterile field, which isn't typical for chemo administration.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has prescribed NPH insulin for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates that the client knows when the peak action of the insulin occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NPH insulin peaks 4-12 hours after administration, so a snack around 3 PM helps prevent hypoglycemia during peak action.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is admitted with an above-the-knee amputation tells the nurse that his foot hurts and itches. Which response by the nurse indicates understanding of phantom limb pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phantom limb pain results from peripheral nervous system interruptions, and offering pain medication addresses the client's discomfort appropriately.
Question 5 of 5
A client with schizophrenia spends much of his time pacing the floor, rocking back and forth, and moving from one foot to another. The client's behaviors are an example of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Akathisia is characterized by restlessness and constant movement, often a side effect of antipsychotic medications, as described.