NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The primary reason for rapid continuous rewarming of the area affected by frostbite is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid rewarming minimizes cellular damage by restoring blood flow and preventing further tissue injury in frostbite.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following are common symptoms seen in clients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB symptoms include night sweats, fever, and weight loss. Weight gain is not typical, and nail clubbing is more associated with chronic lung conditions like COPD.
Question 3 of 5
A client is hospitalized with an acute myocardial infarction. Which nursing diagnosis reflects an understanding of the cause of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired tissue perfusion due to coronary occlusion is the primary cause of acute myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the patient following removal of a large posterior oral lesion. The priority nursing measure would be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is critical post-oral surgery due to the risk of swelling or bleeding obstructing the airway.
Question 5 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she takes St. John's wort (hypericum perforatum) three times a day for mild depression. The nurse should tell the client that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: St. John's wort can cause photosensitivity, increasing the risk of skin reactions, so sunscreen use is recommended, not avoided.