NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following are important factors in facilitating attachment between a newborn and mother?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Rooming in (
A), swaddling/holding (
B), and early breastfeeding (
D) promote bonding. Childcare knowledge (
C) is less directly related to attachment.
Question 2 of 5
The primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchiolar smooth muscle spasm is the primary physiological alteration in asthma, leading to airway narrowing.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for clients with coronary artery disease recognizes which one of the following as a modifiable risk factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An elevated LDL level (180 mg/dL) is modifiable through diet, exercise, and medication, unlike family history, race, or gender, which are non-modifiable.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering afternoon medications, which include an antihypertensive med and aspirin for pain relief. Which of the following should the nurse do first before administering the medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying the client’s identity using two identifiers (name and date of birth on wristband) ensures medication safety per protocol.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with hemophilia. The nurse suspects the child has developed hemarthrosis when she observes
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemarthrosis (joint bleeding) in hemophilia presents with redness, swelling, and warmth over the joint due to blood accumulation.