NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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
Question 2 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
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes that a post-operative client's respirations have dropped from 14 to 6 breaths per minute. The nurse administers Narcan (naloxone) per standing order. Following administration of the medication, the nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After administering naloxone, the nurse should assess for pupillary changes, as reversal of opioid effects can cause sympathetic stimulation, affecting pupil size.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a diagnosis of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). The nurse recognizes that discoid lupus differs from systemic lupus erythematosus because it:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discoid lupus erythematosus primarily affects the skin, causing chronic rashes, unlike systemic lupus, which can involve multiple organs.
Question 5 of 5
While caring for a client with cervical cancer, the nurse notes that the radioactive implant is lying in the bed. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radioactive implants must be handled with tongs and placed in a lead-lined container to minimize radiation exposure, per safety protocols.