NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements describes Piaget's stage of concrete operations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Piaget's concrete operations stage (ages 7-11) is characterized by logical and coherent thought processes, enabling problem-solving with concrete objects.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 36-year-old female recently diagnosed with Addison's disease. The nurse recognizes further teaching is needed if the client states,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison’s disease requires increased salt intake due to aldosterone deficiency. Lifelong hormone therapy, medical alert bracelets, and monitoring for adrenal crisis are correct.
Question 3 of 5
A client has had a unilateral adrenalectomy to remove a tumor. The most important measurement in the immediate post-operative period for the nurse to take is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood pressure monitoring is critical post-adrenalectomy, as the adrenal gland regulates blood pressure through hormone production, and surgery may cause instability.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected Hodgkin's lymphoma. The diagnosis is confirmed by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hodgkin's lymphoma is diagnosed by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, large abnormal cells found in lymph node biopsies.
Question 5 of 5
A client with osteoarthritis has a prescription for Celebrex (celecoxib). Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a cardiovascular side effect of Celebrex, requiring immediate reporting.