NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which lab test should be evaluated while the client is receiving TPN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN's high dextrose content requires glucose monitoring to prevent hyperglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of HPV is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major risk factor for cervical cancer, particularly high-risk strains like HPV-16 and HPV-18.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with limited mobility about preventing blood clots. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crossing legs can impede venous return, increasing clot risk, so avoiding this is correct. Long car rides are a risk but not limited to two hours, and pillows under knees can worsen circulation.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered a culture for the client with suspected gonorrhea. The nurse should obtain a culture of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gonorrhea is diagnosed by culturing genital secretions.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has prescribed Novalog insulin for a client with diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates that the client knows when the peak action of the insulin occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Novolog insulin peaks around 1-3 hours after administration, so a snack around 3 PM aligns with the peak to prevent hypoglycemia.