NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client with COPD indicates to the nurse that the respiratory problem is chronic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clubbing of fingers is a sign of chronic hypoxia, indicative of long-standing COPD, unlike wheezing or cough, which can occur in acute or chronic stages.
Question 2 of 5
Which symptom is not associated with glaucoma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Veil-like loss of vision is not typical of glaucoma; foggy vision, halos, and eye pain are common symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the intake and output of a client for the first 12 hours following an abdominal cholecystectomy. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of stool post-cholecystectomy may indicate a complication like ileus or obstruction, requiring physician evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is complaining of being nauseated and is requesting an emesis basin. Which action would the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client to one side prevents aspiration, a risk in CVA patients with nausea due to impaired swallowing or consciousness. This is the priority before other actions.
Question 5 of 5
The doctor suspects that the client has an ectopic pregnancy. Which symptom is consistent with a diagnosis of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A ruptured ectopic pregnancy typically causes sudden, severe lower quadrant pain due to internal bleeding.