NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a long history of polio. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rest periods help manage fatigue and muscle weakness, common in post-polio syndrome.
Question 2 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease has just been admitted to the floor. The admitting nurse reviews a list of OTC medications the client takes at home and is concerned when he sees
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mylanta contains magnesium and aluminum, which can accumulate in kidney disease, causing toxicity. Other medications are less concerning in this context.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's pulmonary artery pressure. The nurse is aware that this test evaluates:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pulmonary artery catheter measures the systolic, diastolic, and mean pressures of the pulmonary artery.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic record for a client reads: gravida 3, para 2. The admitting nurse is most correct to confirm which prenatal history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gravida 3, para 2 indicates three pregnancies and two births after 20 weeks’ gestation, regardless of outcome (live or stillbirth).
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old client who states, 'I am really good at soccer because I practice every day.' According to Erikson's eight stages of development, which psychosocial crisis does this statement reflect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 10-year-old’s pride in skill development reflects industry vs. inferiority, typical of school-age children striving for competence.