NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is considered an internal disaster?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An internal disaster is an event within the healthcare facility, such as a tornado directly affecting it, requiring internal emergency protocols.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should assess the child with nephrotic syndrome for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by generalized edema and no red blood cells in the urine. Blood pressure may be elevated, serum lipids are typically high, and streptococcal antibodies are not typically associated.
Question 3 of 5
A physical assessment is performed on a suicidal client upon admission to the inpatient unit. The nurse understands its importance because it provides information regarding which priority assessment data?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The physical assessment of a suicidal client should be thorough and should focus on the evidence of self-harm or the client's formulation of a plan for the suicide attempt. Although all of the choices are correct, preventing self-harm is the priority in the context of the suicidal client. Clients with a history of self-harm are greater suicide risks.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory value would you report to the doctor because it is not normal and it is also a significant change in the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Total bilirubin of 17 umol/L (1 mg/dL) is elevated (normal 0.1-1.0 mg/dL), indicating potential liver or biliary issues, requiring reporting.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is visiting a client who has been prescribed topical clotrimazole. The nurse should educate the client to the fact that this medication will alleviate which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clotrimazole is a topical antifungal used in the treatment of cutaneous fungal infections and will alleviate an associated rash. The nurse teaches the client that it is used for this purpose. It is not used for pain, sneezing, or fever.