NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client sustained a severe head injury to the occipital lobe. The nurse should carefully assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The occipital lobe processes visual information, so injury to this area is likely to cause visual disturbances, such as blurred vision or visual field deficits.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a client with iron deficiency anemia about administering a liquid oral iron supplement. Which statement by the parents indicates that teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a straw minimizes tooth staining from liquid iron. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and milk can decrease absorption.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has received report on the day's assigned clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client post-atrial fibrillation ablation with agitation, tachycardia (HR 130), hypotension (BP 90/50), and low urine output (30 cc in 2 hours) indicates potential instability, requiring immediate assessment. This takes priority over stable post-op pain, an IV with remaining fluid, or gastric distress.
Question 4 of 5
The following clients are to be assigned for daily care. The newly licensed nurse should not be assigned to provide primary care for the client with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ARDS requires complex respiratory management, which is beyond the scope of a newly licensed nurse.
Question 5 of 5
A labor and delivery nurse is assessing a newborn baby boy. Which finding would indicate possible microcephaly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Microcephaly is defined by a head circumference significantly below normal (e.g., lowest 10th percentile), indicating potential brain development issues.