NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a child with cystic fibrosis ask what determines the prognosis of the disease. The nurse knows that the greatest determinant of the prognosis is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary complications, such as chronic infections and reduced lung function, are the primary determinants of prognosis in cystic fibrosis, as they significantly impact morbidity and mortality.
Question 2 of 5
If the first day of a pregnant woman's last menstrual period fell on May 1, 2013, what is the expected delivery month and year? Record your answer using the month (word) and year (whole number).
Correct Answer: Feb-14
Rationale: Using Naegele's rule: May 1, 2013 + 7 days = May 8, then + 9 months = February 8, 2014. Answer is February 2014.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a transphenoidal hypophysectomy. Post-operatively, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The halo sign on the nasal dressing indicates cerebrospinal fluid leakage, a critical post-operative complication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse finds a client crying after she was told hemodialysis is needed due to the development of acute renal failure. Which intervention is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quietly sitting with the client provides emotional support and presence, allowing her to process the diagnosis without imposing solutions.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing the client with acute arterial occlusion, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute arterial occlusion causes ischemia, leading to cyanosis or blackened areas (gangrene) in distal areas like the toes due to lack of blood flow.