NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes a 2 1/2-year-old toddler in the waiting room. Based on expected child development, the nurse expects to see the child engaged in which type of play?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Toddlers (2-3 years) engage in parallel play, playing alongside but not cooperatively with others, due to developing social skills.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has an order for medication to be administered intrathecally. The nurse is aware that medications will be administered by which method?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intrathecal administration involves delivering medication directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, typically via a spinal injection, to target the central nervous system effectively.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client who has a do not resuscitate (DNR) order on the chart. The client tells the nurse, 'I've changed my mind about the DNR. I would like to cancel that and be given whatever care is needed to keep me alive.' Which response by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A DNR can be revoked by the client at any time. Notifying the provider ensures the change is documented and followed.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms would a nurse expect when examining a 22-year-old female with secondary syphilis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Secondary syphilis presents with a non-itchy rash, often on the palms and soles. Chancres are primary syphilis, and skin tumors are tertiary syphilis.
Question 5 of 5
A client has had a recent below-knee (BK) amputation of the right leg because of a traumatic injury. After removing the elastic wrap, which the client had applied, the nurse notes an unusual pattern of swelling. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this observation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An unusual swelling pattern after removing an elastic wrap suggests incorrect wrap technique (
C), which can cause uneven pressure. Infection (
A), impaired circulation (
B), or bleeding (
D) would present differently.