NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a group of caregivers about the West Nile virus. A participant asks, 'How can you get the West Nile virus?' The nurse explains that the virus can be transmitted by which source(s)?
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes (
A), blood transfusions (
B), and organ transplants (
C). Birds (
D) and horses (E) are hosts but not direct vectors to humans.
Question 2 of 5
Following a vaginal delivery, the postpartum nurse should observe for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemorrhage and infection are critical complications to monitor post-vaginal delivery due to potential uterine or perineal issues.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anemia and vomiting are not cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. Polyuria and polydipsia are the cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus. Irritability relieved by feeding water, not formula, is a common sign, but not the cardinal sign, of diabetes insipidus. Hypothermia and azotemia are signs, but not cardinal signs, of diabetes insipidus.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client is diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. Which finding differentiates interstitial cystitis from other forms of cystitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interstitial cystitis is characterized by chronic pelvic pain and urinary symptoms without bacterial infection, so the urine is typically free of bacteria, unlike bacterial cystitis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes hyperventilation in a client with a thermal injury. She recognizes that this may be a reaction to which of the following medications if applied in large amounts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mafenide acetate can cause metabolic acidosis, leading to compensatory hyperventilation. The other medications listed do not typically cause this reaction.