NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to assess a client admitted with a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). On review of the client's record, which symptom should the nurse expect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic syndrome characterized by an abrupt onset of pain. It involves one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V). The remaining options are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
After a client undergoes a contraction stress test that is negative, which of the following should the nurse assess next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A negative contraction stress test indicates no fetal distress, so the nurse should next ensure contractions have ceased to prevent preterm labor. The other assessments are less immediate.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a child with newly diagnosed Duchenne's muscular dystrophy asks how her child developed the disease. The nurse formulates a response incorporating which of the following statements about its transmission?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive disorder, typically carried by females and transmitted to male children, who are more likely to express the disease.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily exercise helps maintain mobility and strength in multiple sclerosis.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-potassium diet. Which food should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which must be limited in chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalemia.