NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse performing a newborn assessment would expect what respiratory rate and heart rate as a normal finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have a respiratory rate of 30-60 breaths/min and heart rate of 120-160 beats/min. Option C (RR 46, HR 153) is within normal ranges.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving hospice and palliative care, including analgesia and other comfort measures. Which of the following indicates the client is undergoing life review? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Looking at photos (
A) and reminiscing about parenting (
C) indicate life review, reflecting on past experiences. Other statements (B, D, E) relate to pain or end-of-life wishes.
Question 3 of 5
Which clients can be assigned to share a room in the emergency department during the disaster?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pregnant client and the client with a broken arm have stable conditions, making them suitable to share a room.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse creates a care plan for a client diagnosed with a cerebellar brain tumor. The correct nursing diagnosis for this client is 'Client at risk for injury related to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cerebellar tumors impair coordination and balance, increasing fall risk, making 'impaired balance' the most relevant diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with scalding burns across the face, neck, upper half of the anterior chest, and entire right arm. Using the rule of nines, estimate the percentage of body burned.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rule of nines: face/neck (4.5% head anterior), upper half anterior chest (4.5% anterior torso/2 = 2.25%), right arm (9%) = 4.5 + 2.25 + 9 = 23%.