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
An obstetrical client has just been diagnosed with cardiac disease. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring pulse and respirations helps assess cardiac function and detect complications early in a client with cardiac disease.
Question 3 of 5
As the client reaches 8cm dilation, the nurse notes a pattern on the fetal monitor that shows a drop in the fetal heart rate of 30 bpm beginning at the peak of the contraction and ending at the end of the contraction. The FHR baseline is 165-175 bpm with variability of 0-2 bpm. What is the most likely explanation of this pattern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Late decelerations (FHR drop at contraction peak) with minimal variability suggest uteroplacental insufficiency, impairing fetal oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a child with cystic fibrosis ask what determines the prognosis of the disease. The nurse knows that the greatest determinant of the prognosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary complications, such as chronic infections and reduced lung function, are the primary determinants of prognosis in cystic fibrosis, as they significantly impact morbidity and mortality.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing a student nurse administer an otic medication to an adult client. The nurse knows the student nurse requires additional teaching when which of the following actions is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Otic medication requires a side-lying or sitting position, not prone, to ensure proper ear canal access and medication delivery.