NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 14-year-old boy comes in for a yearly exam and confides in the nurse that he feels embarrassed he is shorter than most of the girls in his class. He asks if he will catch up in height. The best therapeutic response from the nurse is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response validates the boy’s feelings, provides factual reassurance about growth during puberty, and is empathetic without dismissing his concerns.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving patient-controlled analgesia following surgery. Which statement by a family member indicates that the nurse needs to do further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Only the client should press the PCA button to prevent overdosing. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: rebound tenderness at McBurney’s point is a classic sign of appendicitis
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for a hypophysectomy following the discovery of a pituitary gland tumor. The nurse is teaching the client about the procedure. Which statement by the client indicates effective learning? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale: Soft toothbrushing, avoiding bending, not blowing the nose, and mouth breathing due to nasal packing are correct post-hypophysectomy instructions. The nasal pad should not be removed the next morning without orders.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted with a Ewing's sarcoma. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ewing's sarcoma typically affects bones, causing localized bone pain as a primary symptom.