NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a myocardial infarction. The nurse recognizes that the most common complication in the client following a myocardial infarction is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias are the most common complication following a myocardial infarction due to ischemia affecting the heart's electrical conduction system, leading to arrhythmias like ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation.
Question 2 of 5
A client admitted with gastroenteritis and a potassium level of 2.9 mEq/dL has been placed on telemetry. Which ECG finding would the nurse expect to find due to the client's potassium results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.9 mEq/dL) can cause a depressed ST segment, flattened T waves, and prominent U waves on ECG due to altered cardiac repolarization.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with glossopharyngeal neuralgia. The nurse will expect the client to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glossopharyngeal neuralgia causes severe pain in the throat, ears, tongue, and tonsils due to irritation of the ninth cranial nerve.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a new client's medication orders. Which order would prompt the nurse to notify the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 50 mg dose of warfarin is unusually high and likely a dosing error, requiring provider clarification. Other orders are within typical ranges.