NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse on the 3-11 shift is assessing the chart of a client with an abdominal aneurysm scheduled for surgery in the morning and finds that the consent form has been signed, but the client is unclear about the surgery and possible complications. Which is the most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The surgeon is responsible for ensuring informed consent, so contacting them to clarify the procedure and complications with the client is the most appropriate action.
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction should be given to the client who is fitted for a behind-the-ear hearing aid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular cleaning of the hearing aid mold prevents wax buildup and ensures proper function.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with bulimia nervosa. The nurse recognizes that the major difference in the client with anorexia nervosa and the client with bulimia nervosa is the client with bulimia:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with bulimia often recognize their eating disorder, unlike those with anorexia, who may deny the problem due to distorted body image.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working on a neurological unit. If the following events occur simultaneously, which would receive RN priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden weakness in a client with a cerebral aneurysm suggests possible rupture or neurological deterioration, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A 16-year-old girl presents with peptic ulcers, constipation, low self-esteem, irregular menstrual cycle, and dental erosion. Her weight has fluctuated between 96 and 128 pounds over the past year. The nurse suspects the girl is suffering from
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bulimia nervosa is characterized by binge-purge cycles, leading to dental erosion, peptic ulcers, irregular menses, and weight fluctuations.