Free NCLEX-RN Sample Questions — National Council Licensureination - NCLEX-RN

Diabetes during pregnancy requires tight metabolic control of glucose levels to prevent perinatal mortality. When evaluating the pregnant client, the nurse knows the recommended serum glucose range during pregnancy is:

• A. 70 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL
• B. 100 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL
• C. 40 mg/dL and 130 mg/dL
• D. 90 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL

A child is admitted to the emergency room with her mother. Her mother states that she has been exposed to chickenpox. During the assessment, the nurse would note a characteristic rash:

• A. That is covered with vesicular scabs all in the macular stage
• B. That appears profusely on the trunk and sparsely on the extremities
• C. That first appears on the neck and spreads downward
• D. That appears especially on the cheeks, which gives a"slapped-cheek" appearance

Hypoxia is the primary problem related to near-drowning victims. The first organ that sustains irreversible damage after submersion in water is the:

• A. Kidney (urinary system)
• B. Brain (nervous system)
• C. Heart (circulatory system)
• D. Lungs (respiratory system)

Pregnant women with diabetes often have problems related to the effectiveness of insulin in controlling their glucose levels during their second half of pregnancy. The nurse teaches the client that this is due to:

• A. Decreased glomerular filtration and increased tubular absorption
• B. Decreased estrogen levels
• C. Decreased progesterone levels
• D. Increased human placental lactogen levels

The priority nursing goal when working with an autistic child is:

• A. To establish trust with the child
• B. To maintain communication with the family
• C. To promote involvement in school activities
• D. To maintain nutritional requirements