NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The teenager with a fiberglass cast asks the nurse if it will be okay to allow his friends to autograph his cast. Which response would be best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autographing a fiberglass cast does not compromise its integrity, making it safe.
Question 2 of 5
A 32-year-old woman comes into the clinic for a well-woman exam and asks for information on an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. The nurse should explain that all of the following are potential risks EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IUD risks include pelvic infections, abnormal bleeding, and ectopic pregnancy. Stroke is not a recognized risk associated with IUD use.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of duodenal ulcer. A common complaint of the client with a duodenal ulcer is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically cause epigastric pain that is relieved by eating due to buffering of gastric acid.
Question 4 of 5
If the nurse is providing education to a male client who is HIV positive, which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: HIV education includes condoms (
A), disclosing status (
B), monitoring symptoms (
C), healthy lifestyle (
D), and support groups (E) to manage disease and prevent transmission.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with possible pernicious anemia. Which data would support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A red, beefy tongue is a classic sign of pernicious anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency affecting mucosal tissues.