NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client receiving Amphotericin B. Which of the following indicates that the client has experienced toxicity to this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nausea is a common sign of amphotericin B toxicity, often accompanied by fever and chills.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with stage III Alzheimer's disease. A characteristic of this stage is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage III Alzheimer's is characterized by severe cognitive decline, including inability to communicate effectively, often limited to simple phrases or gestures.
Question 3 of 5
During the initial interview, the client reports that she has a lesion on the perineum. Further investigation reveals a small blister on the vulva that is painful to touch. The nurse is aware that the most likely source of the lesion is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A painful blister on the vulva is most consistent with genital herpes, caused by the herpes simplex virus.
Question 4 of 5
The first-time mother of a 6-month old infant is concerned that the child's physical development is delayed because the child cannot crawl. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most infants crawl by 9 months (
A), reassuring the mother while acknowledging normal variation. Other responses (B, C,
D) are less specific or dismissive.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment of a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which finding reinforces the diagnosis of B12 deficiency?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A beefy, red, swollen tongue is a classic symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency due to glossitis caused by impaired cell division in the oral mucosa.