NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5.
A 4-year-old child is being discharged from the hospital after being treated for severe croup. Which one of the following instructions should the nurse give to the child's mother for the home treatment of croup?
A. Take him in the bathroom, turn on the hot water, and close the door.
B. Give him a dose of antihistamine.
C. Give large amounts of clear liquids if drooling occurs.
D. Place him near a cool mist vaporizer and encourage crying.
Explanation: Initial home treatment of croup includes placing the child in an environment of high humidity to liquefy and mobilize secretions. Antihistamines should be avoided because they can cause thickening of secretions. Drooling is a characteristic sign of airway obstruction and the child should be taken directly to the emergency room. Crying increases respiratory distress and hypoxia in the child with croup. The nurse should promote methods that will calm the child.
Question 2 of 5.
A client is diagnosed with stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse recognizes that the client has involvement:
A. In a single lymph node or single site
B. In more than one node or single organ on the same side of the diaphragm
C. In lymph nodes on both sides of the diaphragm
D. In disseminated organs and tissues
Explanation: Stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma involves two or more lymph nodes or a single organ on the same side of the diaphragm, per the Ann Arbor staging system.
Question 3 of 5.
When caring for a client with an anterior cervical discectomy, the nurse should give priority to assessing for post-operative bleeding. The nurse should pay particular attention to:
A. Drainage on the surgical dressing
B. Complaints of neck pain
C. Bleeding from the mouth
D. Swelling in the posterior neck
Explanation: Swelling in the posterior neck may indicate a hematoma, which can compress the airway or spinal cord, making it a priority assessment post-cervical discectomy.
Question 4 of 5.
Which of the following combinations of foods is appropriate for an eight-month-old infant?
A. Cocoa-flavored cereal, orange juice, and strained meat
B. Graham crackers, strained prunes, and pudding
C. Rice cereal, bananas, and strained carrots
D. Mashed potatoes, strained beets, and whole milk
Explanation: Rice cereal, bananas, and strained carrots are developmentally appropriate, easily digestible foods for an eight-month-old, unlike the other options, which include choking hazards or inappropriate items like whole milk.
Question 5 of 5.
A client with HELLP syndrome is admitted to the labor and delivery unit for observation. The nurse knows that the client will have elevated:
A. Serum glucose levels
B. Liver enzymes
C. Pancreatic enzymes
D. Plasma protein levels
Explanation: HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) is characterized by elevated liver enzymes, reflecting liver dysfunction.