NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newborn is diagnosed with congenital syphilis. Classic signs of congenital syphilis are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Congenital syphilis presents with rhinitis (‘snuffles'), maculopapular rash, and hepatosplenomegaly due to systemic infection.
Question 2 of 5
A removal of the left lower lobe of the lung is performed on a client with lung cancer. Which post-operative measure would usually be included in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Closed chest drainage is used post-lobectomy to remove air and fluid from the pleural space, promoting lung re-expansion.
Question 3 of 5
A client is provided instructions for a low-sodium diet. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potato chips and cheese are high-sodium foods, and avoiding them shows understanding of a low-sodium diet.
Tomatoes and celery are low-sodium, and take-out is often high-sodium.
Question 4 of 5
An RN is working with an LPN to care for a group of clients. Which client would the RN most likely assign to the LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client requiring dressing changes is stable and within the LPN's scope of practice, whereas the other clients require advanced monitoring or interventions suitable for an RN.
Question 5 of 5
Two nurses are preparing to pull a client up in the bed. Which actions by the nurses are correct in regard to safe client handling? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Asking the client to cross arms, using a lifting device if needed, and flattening the bed or using slight Trendelenburg promote safe handling. The bed should be at working height, and elbows should stay close to the body.