NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions has the highest priority for the client scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about shellfish allergies is critical, as iodine-based contrast used in IVP can cause severe allergic reactions in those with shellfish or iodine allergies.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old client with a goiter is admitted to the unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A goiter associated with hyperthyroidism may cause exophthalmos (bulging eyes) due to increased thyroid hormone levels.
Question 3 of 5
The wife of a client with colorectal cancer (CRC) is talking to the nurse about prevention and screening of the disease. Which statement should the nurse make to the wife?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-fat, high-fiber diet with fruits reduces CRC risk. Screening begins at 45 for average risk, with colonoscopy every 10 years or fecal occult blood test annually.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point is a classic sign of appendicitis
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a 1-year-old wants to know when she should begin toilettraining her child. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that sufficient sphincter control for toilet training is present by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sufficient sphincter control for toilet training typically develops between 18-24 months, when children gain the physical and cognitive readiness for training.