NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client about Crohn's disease but discovers that the client has several barriers to learning. The nurse understands that socioeconomic barriers to learning include which factors? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Low literacy and lack of access to health resources are socioeconomic barriers to learning, while cognitive delays and lack of interest are not strictly socioeconomic, and adequate insurance is not a barrier.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old following a tonsillectomy. Which one of the following signs is an early indication of hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drooling of bright red secretions indicates active bleeding, a critical sign of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A new nursing graduate indicates in charting entries that he is a licensed registered nurse, although he has not yet received the results of the licensing exam. The graduate's action can result in a charge of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falsely claiming RN licensure is fraud, a deliberate misrepresentation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor type, safe for transfusion in emergencies when B negative blood is unavailable.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes all of the following as common physical characteristics of a child with Down syndrome EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Down syndrome features include small, low-set ears, downward slanting eyes, and hyperflexibility. An enlarged tongue (macroglossia) is less common or not a hallmark feature.