NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client following a thyroidectomy when suddenly the client becomes nonresponsive and pale, with a BP of 60 systolic. The nurse's initial action should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing normal saline infusion addresses hypovolemic shock, likely due to post-thyroidectomy hemorrhage, as the priority action.
Question 2 of 5
A client with increased intracranial pressure is placed on mechanical ventilation with hyperventilation. The nurse knows that the purpose of the hyperventilation is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperventilation reduces PaCO2, causing vasoconstriction and decreasing cerebral blood flow to reduce intracranial pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A pediatric client is admitted to the hospital for treatment of diarrhea caused by an infection with salmonella. Which of the following most likely contributed to the child's illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turtles are common carriers of Salmonella, which can be transmitted to children through handling, leading to gastrointestinal infection.
Question 4 of 5
What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal in a client with glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis often causes hypertension due to fluid retention and renal dysfunction.
Question 5 of 5
A transient homeless client with a history of mental illness and substance abuse is to be discharged. Which of the following support systems are most likely to provide social support for the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Community agencies (
C), governmental agencies (
D), and self-help programs (
A) are likely to provide social support for a homeless client with mental illness and substance abuse. Internet-based programs (
B), friends (E), and family (F) may be less accessible or reliable.