NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted for an open reduction internal fixation of a fractured hip. Immediately following surgery, the nurse should give priority to assessing the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain assessment is a priority post-surgery to manage discomfort and detect complications.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following are parts of the middle ear EXCEPT the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The middle ear includes the incus, stapes, and malleus (ossicles). The pinna is part of the outer ear.
Question 3 of 5
A client in the ICU is given procainamide HCl (Pronestyl) slowly IV push. The nurse should withhold the next dose of this medication and notify the physician if which of the following is observed on the cardiac monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: prolongation of the QT interval is a side effect that can lead to torsades de pointes, a life-threatening arrhythmia
Question 4 of 5
A 52-year-old client is undergoing menopause. Which of the following physical sign or symptom is often attributed to decreased estrogen production associated with menopause?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased estrogen in menopause often leads to increased fat deposits on hips and abdomen (
C). Weight loss (
A), excessive sleeping (
B), and increased metabolic rate (
D) are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse plans on administering a medication using the Z-track intramuscular technique. The nurse knows the following steps are required during the procedure. Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Z-track requires an air lock (
A) to seal medication and a new needle (
C) to prevent tracking. The needle is inserted at 90 degrees, not 45 (
D), and various muscles can be used (B is not mandatory).