NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which finding is considered a risk factor in the development of leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radiation exposure such as from treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a known risk factor for leukemia. Stamp collecting computer programming and a family history of stomach cancer are not established risk factors.
Question 2 of 5
A 45-year-old client has a permanent colostomy. Which of the following foods should he avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gas-forming foods such as cabbage should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a myocardial infarction. Which of the following enzymes are specific to cardiac damage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CK-MB and LDH are specific to cardiac damage, with CK-MB being highly specific for myocardial infarction due to its presence in heart muscle.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a retinal detachment who is scheduled for a scleral buckling procedure. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eye drops (e.g., mydriatics) are often ordered pre-scleral buckling to dilate the pupil or reduce pressure. Flat positioning, fluid restriction, and breathing exercises are not standard.
Question 5 of 5
A client who had major abdominal surgery is having delayed healing of the wound. Which laboratory test result would most closely correlate with this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased albumin indicates protein deficiency, impairing tissue repair and delaying wound healing. Decreased creatinine (
B) reflects renal function, increased calcium (
C) affects bones, and increased sodium (
D) affects fluid balance, not healing directly.