NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is taking prednisone 7.5 mg po each morning to treat his systemic lupus erythematosis. Which statement best explains the reason for taking the prednisone in the morning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morning dosing aligns with the body's natural cortisol peak, minimizing adrenal suppression.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is suspected of charting medication administration that he did not give. The nurse can be charged with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Falsifying medical records, such as charting unadministered medications, constitutes fraud.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease initiates the same conversation repeatedly, becomes aggressive when stressed, needs reminders to perform ADLs, and is easily lost in his neighborhood. This client is likely in what stage of Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moderate Alzheimer's involves repetitive behaviors, aggression, ADL dependence, and disorientation, as described, indicating significant cognitive decline.
Question 4 of 5
A new graduate nurse has an argument with a coworker regarding how the medication cart should be organized. The nurse asks his coworker to step into the break room to discuss their disagreement. This is an example of what type of conflict management?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confronting involves directly addressing conflict through discussion, as the nurse does by initiating a private conversation.
Question 5 of 5
A 78-year-old client with a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, GERD, and hypertension is hospitalized with pneumonia and rings the call bell at 11 PM, complaining of being unable to sleep and having 'indigestion' and 'heartburn.' Which of the following initial interventions is most indicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In an elderly client with comorbidities, indigestion and heartburn may indicate a cardiac event, so assessing cardiac and respiratory status (
D) is the priority. Administering medications (A, B,
C) is secondary.