NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with glossopharyngeal neuralgia. The nurse will expect the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glossopharyngeal neuralgia causes severe pain in the throat, ears, tongue, and tonsils due to irritation of the ninth cranial nerve.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which nursing assessment indicates that involutional changes have occurred in a client who is 3 days postpartum?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A firm fundus 3 finger widths below the umbilicus by day 3 postpartum indicates normal uterine involution, as the uterus shrinks progressively after delivery.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would be the priority nursing diagnosis for the adult client with acute leukemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia in acute leukemia increases the risk of bleeding, making 'risk for injury' the priority diagnosis to ensure patient safety.
Question 5 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.