NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse assessed and referred a 14-year-old with scoliosis. An 18° curvature of the spine was diagnosed. Which treatment plan would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An 18° scoliosis curvature is mild and typically monitored with re-evaluation, as bracing or surgery is reserved for curvatures >25° or >40°, respectively.
Question 2 of 5
Someone sees a nursing assistant yell at an elderly client and throw his lunch tray off the table. The nursing assistant could likely be charged with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yelling and throwing a tray constitute assault (threatening behavior causing fear of harm). Battery involves physical contact, negligence involves failure to act, and malpractice applies to professional errors.
Question 3 of 5
An obstetrical client with diabetes has an amniocentesis at 28 weeks gestation. Which test indicates the degree of fetal lung maturity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The lecithin-sphingomyelin (L/S) ratio assesses fetal lung maturity by measuring surfactant levels, critical for preterm delivery planning in diabetic pregnancies.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with an orthotopic bladder replacement. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A well-fitting drainage bag is essential for managing an orthotopic bladder replacement.
Question 5 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.