NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In order to ensure adequate protein intake during pregnancy, how many additional grams of protein should the woman ingest daily during the second half of the pregnancy? Report your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 25
Rationale: Pregnant women need an additional 25 grams of protein daily in the second half of pregnancy to support fetal growth and maternal health.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has glaucoma is to have miotic eyedrops instilled in both eyes. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Miotics constrict the pupils, increasing aqueous humor outflow to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a tumor in the parietal lobe. Which symptoms would be expected due to this tumor's location?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parietal lobe processes sensory information. A tumor here may cause paresthesia (abnormal sensations like tingling) due to disruption of sensory pathways.
Question 4 of 5
A teenage client tells the nurse about her plans to be a lifeguard this summer. The nurse would be concerned if she saw the client was taking which medication? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isotretinoin (Accutane) causes photosensitivity, increasing sunburn risk, which is concerning for a lifeguard exposed to sunlight. Other medications do not pose significant outdoor risks.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with metastatic cancer of the bone is exhibiting mental confusion and a BP of 150/100. Which laboratory value would correlate with the client's symptoms reflecting a common complication with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bone metastasis often causes hypercalcemia (calcium 13 mg/dL is elevated), leading to confusion and hypertension. The other values are normal or unrelated.