NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client following a cerebral vascular accident. Which portion of the brain is responsible for taste, smell, and hearing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The temporal lobe processes taste, smell, and hearing, critical sensory functions.
Question 2 of 5
Which set of vital signs would best indicate an increase in intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is indicated by Cushing's triad: widened pulse pressure (e.g., BP 180/70), bradycardia (pulse 50), and irregular respirations. Temperature elevation may occur but is less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a transphenoidal hypophysectomy. Post-operatively, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The halo sign on the nasal dressing indicates cerebrospinal fluid leakage, a critical post-operative complication.
Question 4 of 5
When performing Leopold maneuvers on a client at 32 weeks gestation, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: At 32 weeks gestation, the fetus is active, and Leopold maneuvers should detect active fetal movement as the fetus is well-developed and mobile.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse finds a client crying after she was told hemodialysis is needed due to the development of acute renal failure. Which intervention is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quietly sitting with the client provides emotional support and presence, allowing her to process the diagnosis without imposing solutions.