NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Predictor Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which diet is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-fat, refined carbohydrate diets are linked to colorectal cancer due to increased bile acid production and reduced fiber intake, which promote carcinogenesis. The other diets are less strongly associated.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected preeclampsia. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proteinuria is a hallmark of preeclampsia, reflecting renal involvement due to endothelial damage. Hypertension (not hypotension), weight gain, and oliguria (not polyuria) are also common.
Question 3 of 5
The charge nurse of a medical surgical unit is assigning tasks for the day. Which client care assignments are most appropriate for the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: UAPs can feed (
A), ambulate (
C), and bathe (E) clients, as these are within their scope. Vital signs on unstable clients (
B) and checking stools for blood (
D) require nursing assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing the integumentary system of a dark-skinned individual. Which area would be the most likely to show a skin cancer lesion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In dark-skinned individuals, skin cancer (e.g., acral lentiginous melanoma) is most common on palms or soles due to less pigmentation. Chest (
A), arms (
B), and face (
C) are less likely sites.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia and placed on isolation. The nurse notices a family member entering the room without applying the appropriate apparel. The nurse will approach the family member using the following information as a basis for discussion:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Although clients with a compromised immune system may acquire infections, the primary emphasis is on protecting the client. (B,
D) Most people are aware of the guidelines once they see posted signs, so quoting regulations is not likely to result in consistent adherence to regulations. Clients with aplastic anemia have white cell counts of 2000 or lower, making them more vulnerable to infections from others.