NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client at high risk for the development of skin cancer. Which instruction should be included in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing sunscreen is a key preventive measure for skin cancer, reducing UV exposure, and should be emphasized in teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A client taking furosemide (Lasix) comes into the clinic for routine bloodwork. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of Lasix?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide can increase uric acid levels (normal 3.5-7.2 mg/dL), leading to hyperuricemia, a known adverse effect. Other values are within normal ranges.
Question 3 of 5
A client who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following signs and symptoms does the nurse expect the client to exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: PTSD symptoms include recurring flashbacks (
A), detachment (
B), anger (
C), and nightmares (E). Hyperacute memory (
D) is not typical, and excessive sleeping (F) is less common than insomnia in PTSD.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working on a postsurgical floor with an LPN. A new client has just arrived. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within an LPN’s scope. PICC line flushing, IV morphine, and TPN initiation require RN-level judgment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a surgical repair of a sacular abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which assessment is most crucial during the preoperative period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying peripheral pulses is critical to assess baseline circulation, as an abdominal aortic aneurysm can affect distal blood flow.