NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client recently started on hemodialysis wants to know how the dialysis will take the place of his kidneys. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that hemodialysis works by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemodialysis filters waste products and excess fluids through a dialyzing membrane, mimicking kidney function.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted for an open reduction internal fixation of a fractured hip. Immediately following surgery, the nurse should give priority to assessing the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain assessment is a priority post-surgery to manage discomfort and detect complications.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following ethnic groups has the highest risk of developing diabetes mellitus type 2 and should be routinely screened for diabetes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hispanics (
A) have the highest risk for type 2 diabetes due to genetic and socioeconomic factors, requiring routine screening.
Question 4 of 5
One week after discharge of a postpartum client, the client's husband calls the postpartum unit and asks the nurse, 'Is it normal for my wife to cry at the drop of a hat? I'm worried I've done something to upset her.' The nurse's best initial response would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum blues are common within the first two weeks, characterized by emotional lability. Reassuring the husband while acknowledging the normalcy of this condition is appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A client with terminal lung cancer is admitted to the unit. A family member asks the nurse, 'How much longer will it be?' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response acknowledges the family's concern, provides an honest answer, and opens the conversation to address their specific worries, promoting therapeutic communication.