NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Twenty-four hours after an uncomplicated labor and delivery, a client's WBC is 12,000 cu/mm. The elevation in the client's WBC is most likely an indication of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A WBC of 12,000 cu/mm post-delivery is a normal physiological response to the stress of labor and delivery.
Question 2 of 5
The first-time mother of a 6-month old infant is concerned that the child's physical development is delayed because the child cannot crawl. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most infants crawl by 9 months (
A), reassuring the mother while acknowledging normal variation. Other responses (B, C,
D) are less specific or dismissive.
Question 3 of 5
Raynaud's disease is most commonly found in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raynaud’s disease is most common in young women (ages 15-40) due to hormonal and vascular factors.
Question 4 of 5
A 37-year-old postpartum client explains to the nurse she had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after the birth of her last child. To help prevent a DVT during this hospital stay, the nurse should encourage the client to do all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation promotes circulation and prevents DVT. Limiting ambulation increases risk. Stockings, hydration, and leg elevation reduce DVT risk.
Question 5 of 5
A client with cancer is experiencing a common side effect of chemotherapy administration. Which laboratory assessment finding would cause the most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 100,000/mm^3 indicates thrombocytopenia, a common chemotherapy side effect, increasing bleeding risk and requiring close monitoring.