NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the intake and output of a client for the first 12 hours following an abdominal cholecystectomy. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of stool post-cholecystectomy may indicate a complication like ileus or obstruction, requiring physician evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
A 6-month-old client is placed on strict bed rest following a hernia repair. Which toy is best suited to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A colorful crib mobile is age-appropriate and safe for a 6-month-old on bed rest, providing visual stimulation.
Question 3 of 5
A child suspected of having cystic fibrosis is scheduled for a quantitative sweat test. The nurse knows that the quantitative sweat test will be analyzed using:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pilocarpine iontophoresis is used to stimulate sweat production for chloride analysis in cystic fibrosis diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-month-old is brought to the well-baby clinic for immunization. In addition to the DPT and polio vaccines, the baby should receive:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 4 months, the hepatitis B vaccine is part of the standard immunization schedule, along with DPT and polio vaccines.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should carefully monitor the client for which common dysrhythmia that can occur during suctioning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning can stimulate the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia due to parasympathetic activation, especially in clients with tracheostomies or endotracheal tubes.