NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a head injury has an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor in place. Cerebral perfusion pressure calculations are ordered. If the client's ICP is 22 and the mean pressure reading is 70, what is the client's cerebral perfusion pressure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) = Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) - ICP. Given MAP = 70 and ICP = 22, CPP = 70 - 22 = 48. Thus, the answer is 48.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving a blood transfusion following surgery. In the event of a transfusion reaction, any unused blood should be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unused blood must be returned to the blood bank for analysis in case of a transfusion reaction.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following observations best indicates to the nurse that a paraplegic client can adequately carry out activities of daily living at home after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: essential if client is to perform ADLs
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The blood alcohol concentration of a client admitted following a motor vehicle accident is 460 mg/dL. The nurse should give priority to monitoring the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood alcohol concentration of 460 mg/dL (0.46%) is life-threatening, with respiratory depression being the priority due to its potential to cause death.