NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of leukemia is more common in older adults?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is most common in older adults, typically diagnosed in those over 60, due to its indolent nature and prevalence in this age group.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement is incorrect regarding the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act from the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA '87)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: OBRA '87 does not include the right to organize hospital personnel into a union. Other rights are part of the act.
Question 3 of 5
A client is being evaluated for carpel tunnel syndrome. The nurse is observed tapping over the median nerve in the wrist and asking the client if there is pain or tingling. Which assessment is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tinel's sign involves tapping over the median nerve to elicit pain or tingling, indicating carpal tunnel syndrome. Phalen's maneuver involves wrist flexion, and the others assess meningitis.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a paracentesis for a client with severe abdominal ascites. Before the procedure, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a urinal allows the client to empty their bladder, reducing the risk of bladder puncture during paracentesis.
Question 5 of 5
The graduate nurse is assigned to care for the client on ventilator support, pending organ donation. Which goal should receive priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate blood pressure ensures organ perfusion for donation.