NCLEX-RN
Mock NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following blood values would require further nursing action in a newborn who is 4 hours old?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum glucose of 30 mg/dL in the first 72 hours of life is indicative of hypoglycemia and warrants further intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 6-week-old girl with meningitis. To help her develop a sense of trust, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A soft blanket may be comforting, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. Good perineal care is important, but it is not directed toward developing a sense of trust. An infant with meningitis needs frequent attention, but leaving the door open does not foster trust. Consistently picking her up when she cries will help the child feel trust in her caregivers.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old child is admitted with a diagnosis of possible noncommunicating hydrocephalus. What is the first symptom that indicates increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is the earliest symptom of increased intracranial pressure in children, preceding other signs like seizures or ataxia.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-sodium diet for a client with hypertension. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, which exacerbates hypertension. Fresh fruit, grilled chicken, and brown rice are low-sodium options suitable for a hypertension diet.
Question 5 of 5
A child with croup is placed in a cool, high-humidity tent connected to room air. The primary purpose of the high-humidity tent is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High-humidity tents in croup moisten airways, liquefying secretions and relieving laryngeal spasms, easing breathing. Oxygen levels are not necessarily 30%, and dehydration or fever is secondary.