NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions PDF Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements reflects Kohlberg's theory of the moral development of the preschool-age child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kohlberg's preconventional stage for preschoolers involves moral decisions based on consequences, such as avoiding punishment or gaining rewards.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with bipolar disorder, manic phase who is taking lithium. Which of the following snacks would be best for the client with mania?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An apple is a healthy, low-sodium snack, suitable for a client on lithium, as high sodium foods like potato chips can affect lithium levels.
Question 3 of 5
A client is transferred to the intensive care unit following a conornary artery bypass graft. Which one of the post-surgical assessments should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A central venous pressure of 15 mmHâ‚‚O is elevated, indicating potential fluid overload or cardiac issues, requiring reporting.
Question 4 of 5
The newly graduated nurse is caring for an elderly client on the medical-surgical floor. The nurse recalls learning about client advocacy. Which actions by the nurse indicate an understanding of client advocacy? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Ensuring understanding of treatment options, obtaining an interpreter, and discussing advance directives promote client autonomy and rights. Other actions assume incapacity or impose personal views.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a rate-responsive permanent pacemaker in his upper chest. The nurse understands rate-responsive to mean which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rate-responsive pacemaker increases the pacing rate when sensors detect increased activity (
D), mimicking normal heart rate response. Other options (A, B,
C) describe different pacemaker functions.