NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants typically double their birth weight by 6 months, so a 7-pound newborn would weigh approximately 14 pounds.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Four days after delivery, a client develops complications of postpartal hemorrhage. The most common cause of late postpartal hemorrhage is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Retained placental fragments are the most common cause of late postpartum hemorrhage, as they prevent proper uterine contraction and hemostasis.
Question 4 of 5
A child is admitted to the emergency room following ingestion of a bottle of Children's Tylenol. The nurse is aware that Tylenol poisoning is treated with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetylcysteine is the antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose, protecting the liver from toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has received report on the day's assigned clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client post-atrial fibrillation ablation with agitation, tachycardia (HR 130), hypotension (BP 90/50), and low urine output (30 cc in 2 hours) indicates potential instability, requiring immediate assessment. This takes priority over stable post-op pain, an IV with remaining fluid, or gastric distress.