NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which client is at risk for opportunistic diseases such as pneumocystis pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chemotherapy suppresses the immune system, increasing the risk of opportunistic infections like pneumocystis pneumonia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with diabetes visits the prenatal clinic at 28 weeks gestation. Which statement is true regarding insulin needs during pregnancy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate insulin regulation is critical for fetal development in diabetic pregnancies.
Question 3 of 5
A 23-year-old woman who is 16 weeks pregnant is seen by the nurse for a routine maternal-child clinic appointment. The client has had erratically controlled type 1 diabetes since 12 years old. The client asks the nurse if she is at risk during her pregnancy. The nurse instructs the client she should do which of the following actions to limit complications for both her and her baby? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Healthy eating, taking insulin as directed, and monitoring blood sugar before meals help control diabetes and reduce pregnancy complications. Exercise is generally encouraged, not avoided.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working in the cardiac unit when a Code Pink (infant abduction) is called. Which action by the nurse is the best response to the code?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying alert for a person of interest helps ensure hospital-wide vigilance during a Code Pink, regardless of the unit.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client's cardiac rhythm when an abnormal rhythm occurs. Which of the following cardiac rhythms does the ECG strip (see image) indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Without the ECG strip, ventricular tachycardia (
B) is a common abnormal rhythm requiring urgent intervention, characterized by wide QRS complexes. Other rhythms (A, C,
D) have distinct patterns.