NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What specific hormone must be present in serum or urine laboratory tests used to diagnose pregnancy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Human chorionic gonadotropin is the biochemical basis for pregnancy tests, produced by the placenta to maintain the corpus luteum.
Question 2 of 5
Which action by the healthcare worker indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves to monitor an IV infusion rate is unnecessary unless contact with bodily fluids is anticipated indicating a need for further teaching on standard precautions. The other actions are appropriate safety measures.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Barrett’s esophagus. The nurse should expect the client to have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Barrett’s esophagus results from chronic acid reflux, causing esophageal lining changes, a key risk factor for esophageal cancer.
Question 4 of 5
Which play activity is best suited to the gross motor skills of a toddler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Playing with a ball encourages gross motor skills like kicking, throwing, and running, suitable for a toddler's developmental stage. The other activities focus more on fine motor skills or require advanced coordination.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered an intravenous infusion of Pitocin for the induction of labor. When caring for the obstetric client receiving intravenous Pitocin,the nurse should monitor for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitocin (oxytocin) can cause uterine hyperstimulation leading to reduced placental perfusion and fetal bradycardia (heart rate <110 bpm). Monitoring for fetal bradycardia is critical. Hypoglycemia hyperreflexia and fetal movement frequency are not directly related to Pitocin complications.