NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes the following laboratory test results on a 24-hour postburn client. Which abnormality should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (7.5 mEq/L) is life-threatening, risking cardiac arrhythmias, and requires immediate reporting for urgent correction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with COPD. Which of the associated disorders has changes that are reversible?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma is characterized by reversible airway obstruction, unlike bronchiectasis, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis, which involve permanent structural changes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that the diagnosis of oral cancer is confirmed with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A biopsy provides definitive histological evidence of oral cancer, confirming the diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse from the dialysis unit floats to the med-surg floor. He is doing afternoon rounds and medication administration. He brings a client her oral medications, but the client states, 'What is this? Where is my yellow pill? This big white one is not mine.' The best action from the nurse is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying with the MAR and pharmacy ensures medication safety when a client questions a pill’s appearance, preventing potential errors.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assigning staff to care for a number of clients with emotional disorders. Which facet of care is suitable to the skills of the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with bathing and grooming is within the nursing assistant's scope, supporting a client with depression in maintaining personal hygiene.