NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client at a psychiatric hospital tells the nurse that he does not want to join the others for dinner in the dining room because he already ate. The nurse is aware this client has been diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder. The best response from the nurse is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoidant personality disorder involves social withdrawal due to fear of rejection. Gently encouraging participation while providing support (walking with the client) promotes socialization without confrontation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse performing a newborn assessment would expect what respiratory rate and heart rate as a normal finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have a respiratory rate of 30-60 breaths/min and heart rate of 120-160 beats/min. Option C (RR 46, HR 153) is within normal ranges.
Question 3 of 5
The client is having a cardiac catheterization. During the procedure, the client tells the nurse, 'I'm feeling really hot.' Which response would be best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A warm sensation is a normal response to the injection of contrast dye during cardiac catheterization.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering an intermittent tube feeding to a client through a nasogastric tube. Which of the following positions is optimal for tube feedings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed to 45° (
A) during tube feedings reduces the risk of aspiration and promotes digestion. A 90° elevation (
B) is excessive, 30° (
C) is insufficient, and a flat position (
D) increases aspiration risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing for abdominal pulsations in a client with a visible mass below the umbilicus. The nurse should use which technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inspection is used to visually assess for abdominal pulsations or masses. Palpation or percussion may be used later but are not the initial technique for observing pulsations.