NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm is the primary physiological alteration in asthma, leading to airway narrowing.
Question 2 of 5
During morning assessments, the nurse finds that a client's nephrostomy tube has been clamped. The nurse's first action should be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unclamping the nephrostomy tube is the priority to restore urine flow and prevent obstruction or infection.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency department with chest pain and is diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction. The physician orders thrombolytic therapy. The nurse knows that this therapy is contraindicated in which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: previous hemorrhagic stroke is an absolute contraindication for thrombolytic therapy due to the risk of bleeding
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a basal cell epithelioma. The primary cause of basal cell epithelioma is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal cell epithelioma is primarily caused by prolonged sun exposure.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the parent of a child with sickle cell anemia indicates an understanding of the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Extra fluids in summer prevent dehydration, which can trigger sickle cell crises, indicating parental understanding of disease management.