NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During the change of shift report, the nurse states that the client's last pulse strength was a 1+. The oncoming nurse recognizes that the client's pulse was:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse strength of 1+ indicates a weak pulse, per standard pulse assessment scales.
Question 2 of 5
An obstetrical client calls the clinic with complaints of morning sickness. The nurse should tell the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating crackers before getting out of bed stabilizes stomach acid and blood sugar, reducing morning sickness.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching basic infant care to a group of first-time parents. The nurse should explain that a sponge bath is recommended for the first 2 weeks of life because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sponge baths are recommended until the umbilical cord separates to prevent infection and promote healing of the umbilical stump.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client with moderate Alzheimer's disease lives with her daughter and appears dirty and disheveled and has lost five pounds over the previous month. Which of the following does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client's dirty, disheveled appearance and weight loss suggest caregiver neglect (
B), as the daughter may not be providing adequate care. Physical abuse (
A) would involve evidence of injury, self-neglect (
C) is unlikely given the client's Alzheimer's, and psychological abuse (
D) involves emotional harm, not physical neglect.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hepatitis C who has cirrhosis changes has just returned from a liver biopsy. The nurse will place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right side-lying position applies pressure to the liver biopsy site, reducing the risk of bleeding or bile leakage post-procedure.