NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A neonatal nurse assesses a premature newborn baby using the Apgar score. All of the following assessments are given a score EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Apgar score evaluates appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. Rooting (a feeding reflex) is not part of the Apgar assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with B-Thalassemia major. Which therapy is used to treat Thalassemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent transfusions manage severe anemia in B-Thalassemia major.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client scheduled for an angiogram should prepare the client for the procedure by telling him to expect:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm sensation is commonly experienced during an angiogram due to the injection of contrast dye.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of IV antibiotic to the client. Halfway through the infusion, the nurse realizes that the antibiotic dosage is not the same as ordered by the health care provider. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping the infusion is the priority to prevent harm from an incorrect dose, followed by notifying the provider and completing an incident report.
Question 5 of 5
The unit nurse is teaching a nursing student about increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse knows the teaching was effective if the student nurse makes which statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Late ICP signs include Cushing’s triad: increased systolic BP, widened pulse pressure, and bradycardia, reflecting brainstem compression.