NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
How many hours of activity per day are necessary to prevent disuse syndrome with muscle atrophy and joint contracture?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Approximately 2 hours of activity daily (
C), including range-of-motion exercises or ambulation, helps prevent disuse syndrome, muscle atrophy, and joint contractures in immobilized clients.
Question 2 of 5
A labor and delivery nurse is assessing a newborn baby boy. Which finding would indicate possible microcephaly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Microcephaly is defined by a head circumference significantly below normal (e.g., lowest 10th percentile), indicating potential brain development issues.
Question 3 of 5
The doctor has ordered 80 mg of furosemide (Lasix) two times per day. The nurse notes the patient's potassium level to be 2.5 meq/L. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is dangerously low; withholding Lasix and notifying the doctor prevents further potassium loss.
Question 4 of 5
A client is being treated with internal radiation (brachytherapy). The nurse explains to the client that
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brachytherapy requires distance precautions; visitors must stay 6 feet away to minimize radiation exposure. Gowns/masks are not needed, visitors are allowed, and gifts do not become radioactive.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a first-time mother who is asking how to help her baby sleep through the night as the baby gets older. Which recommendation should the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the baby in bed awake after a late feeding promotes self-soothing and healthy sleep habits, unlike the other options, which may create dependencies or safety risks.