NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the assessment of a laboring client, the nurse notes that the FHT are loudest in the upper-right quadrant. The infant is most likely in which position?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal heart tones loudest in the upper-right quadrant suggest a breech presentation, with the fetus's heart higher in the uterus.
Question 2 of 5
The school nurse is teaching a group of preschool mothers about poison prevention in the home. Which of the following statements, if made by a mother to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vomiting contraindicated when child ingests hydrocarbons due to danger of aspiration
Question 3 of 5
A 10-year-old girl has been diagnosed with scabies. There are three other children and two adults living in the household. The nurse can best educate caregivers by stating,
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scabies is highly contagious via skin-to-skin contact or shared items. All household members should be treated simultaneously to prevent reinfestation, regardless of symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing assistant finds a client on the floor. Once the client is safe, which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Falls require documentation in the medical record and an incident report to track safety issues and ensure follow-up.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being monitored using a central venous pressure monitor. If the pressure is 2 cm of water, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CVP of 2 cm of water is low, suggesting hypovolemia; slowing the IV infusion prevents fluid overload while addressing the issue.