NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse indicates that she is licensed in her new state of residence even though reciprocity has not been granted. The nurse’s action can result in a charge of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Claiming licensure without reciprocity is a deliberate misrepresentation, constituting fraud. A tort is a civil wrong, malpractice involves substandard care, and negligence implies carelessness, none of which fully describe this intentional act.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of preterm labor. Which symptom is most characteristic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Uterine contractions (regular frequent) are the hallmark of preterm labor occurring before 37 weeks. Fetal macrosomia maternal fever and painless bleeding are not characteristic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse indicates that she is licensed in her new state of residence even though reciprocity has not been granted. The nurse’s action can result in a charge of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Claiming licensure without reciprocity is a deliberate misrepresentation, constituting fraud. A tort is a civil wrong, malpractice involves substandard care, and negligence implies carelessness, none of which fully describe this intentional act.
Question 4 of 5
A mother called the physician's office to ask if it would help relieve her small daughter's abdominal pain if she gave an enema and placed a heating pad on the abdomen. Her daughter has a fever and has vomited twice. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat and enemas are contraindicated where severe abdominal pain is suspected because they increase intestinal motility and the risk of perforation, especially with fever and vomiting.
Question 5 of 5
The cardiac client who exhibits the symptoms of disorientation, lethargy, and seizures may be exhibiting a toxic reaction to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Side effects of digoxin include headache, hypotension, AV block, blurred vision, and yellow-green halos. Side effects of lidocaine include heart block, headache, dizziness, confusion, tremor, lethargy, and convulsions. Side effects of quinidine include heart block, hepatotoxicity, thrombocytopenia, and respiratory depression. Side effects of nitroglycerin include postural hypotension, headache, dizziness, and flushing.