NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A diabetic client self-administers insulin four times daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing needles down the toilet (
A) is unsafe and improper disposal; needles should be placed in a sharps container. Carrying glucose tablets (
B), occasional desserts (
C), and avoiding sandals (
D) are appropriate for diabetes management.
Question 2 of 5
A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is often delayed because of the varied symptoms experienced by those affected with the disease. Which symptom is most common in those with multiple sclerosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Double vision (diplopia) is a common early symptom of multiple sclerosis due to demyelination affecting cranial nerves, particularly the optic and oculomotor nerves.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A woman is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following nursing actions is the HIGHEST priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: adequate hydration is a priority for any client with sickle cell crisis
Question 5 of 5
An 82-year-old woman is being admitted to a long-term care facility. Her assigned nurse completes a full assessment, including calculating the risk for skin breakdown based on the Braden Scale. To determine a Braden Scale score, the nurse evaluates all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Braden Scale assesses sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. Past history of skin breakdown is not a scored category.