NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reflecting on the client-nurse relationship. Which statement is correct regarding the orientation (introductory) phase of the relationship?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The orientation phase focuses on establishing trust and identifying the client’s strengths and limitations to guide care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting in the assessment of the patient admitted with 'extreme abdominal pain.' The nurse asks the client about the medication that he has been taking because:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medications can cause or exacerbate abdominal pathology, making it essential to assess their role in the patient's symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old is scheduled for a routine tonsillectomy. Which of the following lab findings should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white blood cell count of 16,000 suggests infection or inflammation, which should be reported before surgery.
Question 4 of 5
Arterial ulcers are best described as ulcers that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial ulcers are typically painful due to poor blood flow and tissue ischemia.
Question 5 of 5
A client is recovering from a stroke and the nurse is doing range-of-motion exercises. Which movements should be included for ROM of the elbow on the weak side? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Elbow ROM includes supination/pronation (
C) and flexion/extension (
D). Abduction/adduction (
A), hyperextension (
B), and rotation (E) are not applicable to the elbow joint.