NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client admitted with gastroenteritis and a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dL has been placed on telemetry. Which ECG finding would the nurse expect to find due to the client's potassium results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.9 mEq/dL) can cause a depressed ST segment, flattened T waves, and prominent U waves on ECG due to altered cardiac repolarization.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client with polycythemia vera. Which would be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polycythemia vera increases blood viscosity, raising thrombosis risk. Teaching clients to recognize thrombosis symptoms (e.g., swelling, pain) is critical for early intervention.
Question 4 of 5
An RN notices an LPN in the medication room drawing up morphine. The RN asks the LPN who it is for. The LPN states that one of her clients needs pain medication. The RN offers to administer the dose, but the LPN says, 'It's ok. I can give it. I've had this client for several days and she is stable.' Which is the correct response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: LPNs typically cannot administer IV narcotics like morphine in most states due to scope of practice limitations. The RN should report this to the charge nurse for clarification and safety.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following observations best indicates to the nurse that a paraplegic client can adequately carry out activities of daily living at home after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: essential if client is to perform ADLs