NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following situations represents a maturational crisis for the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 4-year-old entering nursery school is a maturational crisis, as it involves a normal developmental transition that can stress family dynamics.
Question 2 of 5
The client with a myocardial infarction comes to the nurse's station stating that he is ready to go home because there is nothing wrong with him. Which defense mechanism is the client using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Denial involves refusing to acknowledge a serious condition.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from surgery for an ascending colostomy. The nurse plans to include reinforcement teaching for the client and spouse. Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: A healthy stoma is reddish-pink, moist, and protrudes slightly (
D). Initial stools are liquid, becoming formed over time (
C). Function typically starts in 2-5 days, not 24 hours (
A), and significant bleeding (
B) is abnormal.
Question 4 of 5
Shortly after the client was admitted to the postpartum unit, the nurse notes heavy lochia rubra with large clots. The nurse should anticipate an order for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Methergine promotes uterine contractions to control postpartum hemorrhage, indicated for heavy lochia with clots.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following situations represents a maturational crisis for the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 4-year-old entering nursery school is a maturational crisis, as it involves a normal developmental transition that can stress family dynamics.