NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 52-year-old client is undergoing menopause. Which of the following physical sign or symptom is often attributed to decreased estrogen production associated with menopause?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased estrogen in menopause often leads to increased fat deposits on hips and abdomen (
C). Weight loss (
A), excessive sleeping (
B), and increased metabolic rate (
D) are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
During the change of shift, the oncoming nurse notes a discrepancy in the number of percocette listed and the number present in the narcotic drawer. The nurse's first action should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A narcotic discrepancy requires reporting to the supervisor for investigation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with scalding burns across the face, neck, upper half of the anterior chest, and entire right arm. Using the rule of nines, estimate the percentage of body burned.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rule of nines: face/neck (4.5% head anterior), upper half anterior chest (4.5% anterior torso/2 = 2.25%), right arm (9%) = 4.5 + 2.25 + 9 = 23%.
Question 4 of 5
A client with psychotic depression is receiving haloperidol (Haldol). Which of the following adverse effects is associated with haloperidol?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Akathisia, a movement disorder characterized by restlessness, is a common extrapyramidal side effect of haloperidol.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a craniotomy. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: semi-Fowler’s position with the head elevated 30° reduces intracranial pressure and promotes venous drainage