NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Following eruption of the primary teeth, the mother can promote chewing by giving the toddler:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cereal pieces are soft, safe, and promote chewing without the choking risk posed by hot dogs, carrots, or sticky raisins in toddlers.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is auscultating the apical pulse over the PMI (point of maximum impact). Which heart sounds would be audible?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: S1 (mitral/tricuspid closure) and S2 (aortic/pulmonic closure) are normally audible at the PMI. S3 and S4 are less common and indicate pathology.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a small-bowel obstruction. A Salem sump nasogastric tube (NGT) is in place. Which finding by the nurse requires corrective action? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: A sudden decrease in output may indicate blockage or displacement, requiring assessment. Medium intermittent suction is inappropriate for a Salem sump, which requires low continuous suction. Other actions are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bipolar disorder is discharged with a prescription for Depakote (divalproex sodium). The nurse should remind the client of the need for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depakote requires regular lab monitoring (e.g., liver function, platelet counts) to detect potential side effects like hepatotoxicity or thrombocytopenia.