Source: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination 9th Edition
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If you’re studying for the Next Generation NCLEX and you want to test yourself and your knowledge, then make sure not to miss this week’s episode of NCLEX Ready.
In it, I’ll be going over 25 questions (ranking from super easy to difficult) and their answers. How many can you get right? This is my challenge for you today!
So, grab yourself a drink, get comfortable, and let’s dive in!
Are you ready for this?
Then keep reading.
25 Questions to Practice for the NCLEX
Question #1: The 3 C’s of esophageal atresia are coughing, choking, and:
Cyanosis
Crying
Answer: Cyanosis.
Question #2: A child experiencing Nephrotic Syndrome would typically have:
Decrease in urinary output
Increase in urinary output
Answer: Decrease in urinary output.
Question #3: A caregiver providing cast care should prevent complications by:
Applying lotion or powder for skin care
Avoiding lotion or powder to avoid skin irritation
Answer: Avoiding lotion or powder to avoid skin irritation.
Question #4: An absent pulse on the extremity of the cast placement can indicate:
Compartment Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Answer: Compartment Syndrome.
Question #5: The age of onset for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia is:
Older than 15 years
Younger than 15 years
Answer: Younger than 15 years.
Question #6: Syngeneic donor stem cells are stem cells from:
An unrelated donor with similar tissue type
An identical twin
Answer: An identical twin.
Question #7: Which characteristic is noted in Hodgkin’s disease?
Weight loss
Weight gain
Answer: Weight loss.
Question #8: In hyperparathyroidism, calcium is pulled from the bones because the PTH levels are:
Low
High
Answer: High.
Question #9: Which of the following is the primary cause of diabetic ketoacidosis?
Too much insulin
Lack of insulin
Answer: Lack of insulin.
Question #10: Those with SIADH experience:
Lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion.
Excess secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Answer: Excess secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Question #11: Which of the following pelvis is the most favorable for successful labor and birth?
Gynecoid pelvis
Android pelvis
Answer: Gynecoid pelvis.
Question #12: Which test is performed to detect the presence of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions?
Nitrazine test
Nonstress test
Answer: Nitrazine test.
Question #13: Which of the following is the premature placenta separation from the uterine wall prior to the delivery of the fetus?
Abruptio placentae
Placenta previa
Answer: Abruptio placentae.
Question #14: A child with hemophilia needs to avoid which of the following sports?
Basketball
Swimming
Answer: Basketball.
Question #15: Which of the following is the most common intra-abdominal and kidney tumor noted in childhood?
Leukemia
Wilms’ tumor
Answer: Wilms’ tumor.
Question #16: A child with aortic stenosis may experience which of the following with activity?
Chest pain and dizziness
Sleepiness
Answer: Chest pain and dizziness.
Question #17: Which urine color is a classic symptom of glomerulonephritis?
Brown-colored urine
Blue-colored urine
Answer: Brown-colored urine.
Question #18: To diagnose meningitis, cerebrospinal fluid is tested, which is obtained by:
Blood test
Lumbar puncture
Answer: Lumbar puncture.
Question #19: When a client is experiencing a seizure, the caregiver should:
Restrain the client
Not restrain the client
Answer: Not restrain the client.
Question #20: When should treatment begin for clubfoot?
Six months after birth
As soon as possible after birth
Answer: As soon as possible after birth.
Question #21: Which of the following medications should be given to treat macular degeneration?
Verteporfin
Indomethacin
Answer: Verteporfin.
Question #22: Myasthenia Gravis is caused by:
A problem with the nerve signals sent to the muscles
A problem with the muscle signals sent to other muscles
Answer: A problem with the nerve signals sent to the muscles.
Question #23: A client taking morphine should be assessed for potential:
Hypertension
Hypotension
Answer: Hypotension.
Question #24: When assisting a client with a cane, the caregiver should stand at the:
Affected side when ambulating
Unaffected side when ambulating
Answer: Affected side when ambulating.
Question #25: A client taking Ketoconazole should do which of the following:
Restrict fluid intake
Take the medication with food
Answer: Take the medication with food.
