NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, 'lack of prejudice' falls under which level of human need fulfillment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of prejudice reflects self-actualization, Maslow’s highest level, where individuals achieve personal growth and acceptance of others.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease initiates the same conversation repeatedly, becomes aggressive when stressed, needs reminders to perform ADLs, and is easily lost in his neighborhood. This client is likely in what stage of Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moderate Alzheimer's involves repetitive behaviors, aggression, ADL dependence, and disorientation, as described, indicating significant cognitive decline.
Question 3 of 5
Vitamin K is administered to the newborn shortly after birth for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K is given to newborns to facilitate clotting, preventing hemorrhagic disease due to low vitamin K levels.
Question 4 of 5
An 82-year-old woman is being admitted to a long-term care facility. Her assigned nurse completes a full assessment, including calculating the risk for skin breakdown based on the Braden Scale. To determine a Braden Scale score, the nurse evaluates all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Braden Scale assesses sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. Past history of skin breakdown is not a scored category.
Question 5 of 5
Following femoral catheterization for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), the client has increasing pain in the catheterization site, and the nurse notes visible edema and induration surrounding the site. The nurse suspects a hematoma and notifies the physician. Which of the following interventions does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Hematoma management includes applying pressure (
A), marking edema (
B), monitoring hemoglobin/hematocrit (
C), and maintaining bedrest (
D). Clotting factors (E) are not typically needed.