NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant admitted from the delivery room. Which finding should be reported?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absent femoral pulses suggest coarctation of the aorta, a critical condition.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse is precepting on the unit and caring for a client with a Dobbhoff nasoenteric tube. Which statement by the student nurse indicates the need for further teaching on caring for a client with this tube? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale: Auscultation is not a reliable method for confirming tube placement; X-ray is required. Mixing medications with feedings can cause clogs or interactions. The other statements are correct.
Question 3 of 5
The rationale for inserting a French catheter every hour for the client with epidural anesthesia is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural anesthesia can reduce bladder sensation, necessitating frequent catheterization to prevent overdistension.
Question 4 of 5
The sputum of a client remains positive for the tubercle bacillus even though the client has been taking Laniazid (isoniazid). The nurse recognizes that the client should have a negative sputum culture within:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: With effective treatment, sputum cultures for tuberculosis typically become negative within 2-3 months (approximately 12 weeks), depending on the regimen and adherence.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are risk factors for developing glaucoma? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus and hypertension increase glaucoma risk by affecting ocular blood flow and pressure. Asthma, anemia, and obesity are not direct risk factors.