NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A post-operative client with an abdominal wound tries to reach over and take a book off the bedside table. He immediately screams and calls for the nurse. The nurse notices serosanguineous drainage coming from the incision on the abdomen. The first action the nurse should take is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering the incision with a sterile dressing prevents contamination and infection, which is the immediate priority. Assessing vitals or notifying the surgeon follows after stabilizing the wound.
Question 2 of 5
A client with liver failure and ascites is having a paracentesis to relieve severe dyspnea resulting from abdominal fluid accumulation. Prior to the procedure, the nurse assists the client to urinate. Which of the following is the most important reason to have the patient urinate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinating before paracentesis prevents bladder puncture (
C) by emptying the bladder, reducing risk during needle insertion.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted to the hospital with hypertensive crises. Diazoxide (Hyperstat) is ordered. During administration, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diazoxide can cause hyperglycemia, so monitoring blood glucose levels is essential during administration.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with a tumor in the parietal lobe. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information. A tumor here may cause paresthesia (abnormal sensations like tingling) due to disruption of sensory pathways.
Question 5 of 5
While reviewing the chart of a client with a history of hepatitis B, the nurse finds a serologic marker of HBsAg. The nurse recognizes that the client:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Presence of HBsAg indicates active hepatitis B infection, either acute or chronic, and potential infectivity.