NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 32-year-old male client has just undergone a liver biopsy and is released to the post-op floor for observation. The nurse should have the client lie in what position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying on the right side applies pressure to the liver biopsy site, reducing bleeding risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client hospitalized with renal calculi complains of severe pain in the right flank. In addition to complaints of pain, the nurse can expect to see changes in the client's vital signs that include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe pain from renal calculi can cause increased blood pressure due to sympathetic nervous system activation and stress response.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury who has an intracranial pressure monitor in place. Assessment reveals an ICP reading of 66. What is the nurse's best action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An ICP of 66 mmHg is critically high (normal <20 mmHg), indicating severe brain swelling. Notifying the physician is urgent for immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a first-time mother who is asking how to help her baby sleep through the night as the baby gets older. Which recommendation should the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the baby in bed awake after a late feeding promotes self-soothing and healthy sleep habits, unlike the other options, which may create dependencies or safety risks.
Question 5 of 5
A client with severe anemia is to receive a unit of whole blood. In the event of a transfusion reaction, the first action by the nurse should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the transfusion and maintaining an IV of normal saline is the first action to prevent further reaction and stabilize the client.