NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Alzheimer's disease is awaiting placement in a skilled nursing facility. Which long-term plans would be most therapeutic for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple signs help orient clients with Alzheimer's, reducing confusion and promoting independence in a new environment.
Question 2 of 5
A client in the prenatal clinic is assessed to have a blood pressure of 180/96. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe hypertension (180/96) poses a risk to fetal well-being, prioritizing fetal heart tone assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A 4-year-old girl has been transferred to a step-down recovery room after a tonsillectomy yesterday. The nurse should place the child in what position while she sleeps?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Side-lying position post-tonsillectomy promotes drainage of secretions, reducing airway obstruction risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client with osteoarthritis has a prescription for Celebrex (celecoxib). Which instruction should be included in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest pain may indicate a cardiovascular side effect of Celebrex, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A 19-year-old male has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for 3 days due to food poisoning. The nurse expects a urine specific gravity of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea increases urine specific gravity (normal 1.005-1.030). 1.041 indicates concentrated urine due to fluid loss.