NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse is approached by a student who says that her friend has been cutting herself on the arms. The student asks the nurse not to tell anyone. Which response by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-harm indicates a safety risk, requiring parental notification to ensure the student receives appropriate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain in the back or shoulders post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy may indicate referred pain from residual CO2 or complications, requiring prompt reporting.
Question 3 of 5
Based on clinical findings, the physician suspects that a 65-year-old client has kidney disease and has ordered a blood-urea-nitrogen (BUN) test. Which of the following results is within normal limits?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal BUN is 7-20 mg/dL, so 15 mg/dL (
B) is within range. Other values (A, C,
D) are too low or high.
Question 4 of 5
A client is scheduled for a colposcopy. The nurse assists the client into which position?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colposcopy requires the lithotomy position to provide access to the cervix for examination.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of diabetes mellitus who is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: fruity breath odor is a classic sign of DKA due to the presence of acetone