NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is newly diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knowledge deficit is a priority, as education on managing juvenile diabetes is critical for long-term health and compliance.
Question 2 of 5
A client with liver failure and ascites is having a paracentesis to relieve severe dyspnea resulting from abdominal fluid accumulation. Prior to the procedure, the nurse assists the client to urinate. Which of the following is the most important reason to have the patient urinate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinating before paracentesis prevents bladder puncture (
C) by emptying the bladder, reducing risk during needle insertion.
Question 3 of 5
Four clients are admitted to a medical unit. If only one private room is available, it should be assigned to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutropenia increases infection risk, so a private room minimizes exposure to pathogens.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with depression over the recent death of her father from cancer. The client states, 'It's my fault. I should have insisted he get regular checkups instead of letting him put it off.' The nurse responds, 'You feel like it's your fault?' Which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting mirrors the client’s feelings, encouraging further expression and exploration of emotions.
Question 5 of 5
A 33-year-old male is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which of the following findings is most likely related to the diagnosis of leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior radiation therapy, especially for Hodgkin's disease, is a known risk factor for developing leukemia due to DNA damage in bone marrow cells.