NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is completing an assessment history of a client with pernicious anemia. Which complaint differentiates pernicious anemia from other types of anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness and tingling in the extremities are specific to pernicious anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency affecting peripheral nerve function.
Question 2 of 5
Which finding is associated with secondary syphilis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secondary syphilis is characterized by a generalized rash, often on the palms and soles.
Question 3 of 5
The autopsy results in SIDS-related death will show the following consistent findings:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIDS autopsies often show pulmonary edema and intrathoracic hemorrhages, though the exact cause remains unclear and findings are not always definitive.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a Ewing's sarcoma. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ewing's sarcoma typically affects bones, causing localized bone pain as a primary symptom.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of depression is treated with Parnate (tranylcypromine), an MAO inhibitor. Ingestion of foods containing tyramine while taking an MAO inhibitor can result in:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tyramine-rich foods can cause a hypertensive crisis in clients on MAO inhibitors due to the inability to metabolize tyramine, leading to norepinephrine release.