NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled for knee replacement surgery, and the nurse is reviewing preoperative laboratory results. The nurse should notify the physician about which of the following abnormal laboratory results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A platelet count of 119,000 (
A) is below the normal range (150,000-450,000), increasing bleeding risk during surgery, and should be reported. Glucose 83 (
B), hemoglobin 13.7 (
C), and sodium 141 (
D) are within normal limits.
Question 2 of 5
The best size cathlon for administration of a blood transfusion to a six year old is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 20-gauge catheter is appropriate for blood transfusion in a six-year-old, balancing flow rate and vessel size.
Question 3 of 5
A 17-year-old adolescent, diagnosed with schizophrenia, is admitted by the nurse to a psychiatric facility. Which behaviors would characterize this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Flat affect and hallucinations are hallmark symptoms of schizophrenia. Fast speech or feeling energized may occur but are not specific to this diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client with acute leukemia develops a low white blood cell count. In addition to the institution of isolation, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sealed, single-serving foods reduce infection risk in neutropenic patients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse observes a LPN/LVN perform a wet-to-dry dressing change on a 2-inch abdominal incision. Which of the following behaviors, if performed by the LPN/LVN, would indicate an understanding of proper technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: if wet dressing touches skin it could cause skin breakdown