NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with stage III Alzheimer's disease. A characteristic of this stage is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage III Alzheimer's is characterized by severe cognitive decline, including inability to communicate effectively, often limited to simple phrases or gestures.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A public health nurse works with a specific population. Many of the clients use herbal remedies at home. The nurse would express concern if which of the following clients reported using herbal remedies?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Herbal remedies may pose risks in children (
A) due to dosing concerns, but none of the conditions listed raise specific red flags. The question may lack context for a definitive answer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment of a client with vitamin B12 deficiency. Which finding reinforces the diagnosis of B12 deficiency?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A beefy, red, swollen tongue is a classic symptom of vitamin B12 deficiency due to glossitis caused by impaired cell division in the oral mucosa.
Question 5 of 5
A client with an abdominal cholecystectomy returns from surgery with a Jackson-Pratt drain. The chief purpose of the Jackson-Pratt drain is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Jackson-Pratt drain removes fluid from the surgical site, preventing seroma or hematoma formation.