NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following characterizes peer group relationships in 8- and 9-year-olds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: At 8-9 years, children form strong same-sex friendships with loyalty, often engaging in group activities that reinforce social bonds.
Question 2 of 5
As the client reaches 6cm dilation, the nurse notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor. What is the most likely explanation of this pattern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency, reducing fetal oxygenation during contractions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on an orthopedic floor. The student nurse needs to insert an indwelling catheter into a male client. Which of the following statements by the student nurse are correct regarding insertion of the catheter? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Aseptic technique, supine positioning, and sterile lubrication are correct for catheter insertion. Inflating the balloon with 5 cc is incorrect, as most catheters require 10 cc of sterile water for balloon inflation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis tells the nurse that she is having increasing difficulty cooking, cleaning, and attending to activities of daily living. Which of the following referrals is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An occupational therapist (
A) helps clients with rheumatoid arthritis adapt to difficulties with daily activities through adaptive techniques and equipment. Physical therapy (
B), home health (
C), or assisted living (
D) may be secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency room after a fall. X-rays reveal that the client has several fractured bones in the foot. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate for the fractured foot?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A plaster-of-Paris cast is typically used to stabilize foot fractures, ensuring proper alignment and healing.