NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are common neurological changes associated with aging? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Aging commonly increases sensory input threshold (
B), making stimuli harder to perceive, and impairs short-term memory (
D). Dementia (
A) is not universal, perspiration reduction (
C) is not neurological, and muscle atrophy (E) is musculoskeletal.
Question 2 of 5
A 22-year-old pregnant client is diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The nurse anticipates immediate treatment with
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia in pregnancy is typically treated with corticosteroids or IVIG (containing IgG), but IgG alone isn’t administered. None of the options are correct.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a history of diabetes insipidus is admitted with polyuria, polydipsia, and mental confusion. The priority intervention for this client is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mental confusion in diabetes insipidus may indicate severe dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, so checking vital signs is the priority to assess stability.
Question 4 of 5
A 51-year-old client received a kidney transplant. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicates possible rejection of the kidney? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Kidney rejection causes hypertension (
B), fluid retention (weight gain,
C), and graft pain (
D). Decreased urine output (not increased) and elevated creatinine (not decreased) are typical.
Question 5 of 5
A priority nursing diagnosis for a child being admitted from surgery following a tonsillectomy is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-tonsillectomy, the risk of bleeding and aspiration is a priority due to the surgical site in the throat.