NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working in the ED when a client in labor comes in and says that she does not have health insurance, but wants to know if a doctor will see her. The nurse understands that the client's right to emergency services, regardless of ability to pay, is provided by which piece of legislation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTAL
A) ensures that emergency services are provided regardless of ability to pay, not the options listed.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The client is diagnosed with multiple myloma. The doctor has ordered cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Which instruction should be given to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cyclophosphamide can cause hemorrhagic cystitis; adequate hydration (e.g., 8 glasses of water) helps prevent this.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with suspected myasthenia gravis. Which finding is usually associated with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myasthenia gravis is characterized by muscle weakness that worsens with activity and improves with rest, typically more pronounced at the end of the day.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse performs an assessment of an 8-year-old girl diagnosed with scoliosis. Which of the following observations are expected with scoliosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: thoracic area becomes noticeably distorted