NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client returns to the recovery room following repair of an abdominal aneurysm. Which finding would require further investigation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low urinary output (20 mL/hour) may indicate renal impairment or hypoperfusion, requiring further investigation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working in the ED when a client in labor comes in and says that she does not have health insurance, but wants to know if a doctor will see her. The nurse understands that the client's right to emergency services, regardless of ability to pay, is provided by which piece of legislation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTAL
A) ensures that emergency services are provided regardless of ability to pay, not the options listed.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is planning for the day's visits. Which client should be seen first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 5-month-old with recent pneumonia is at high risk for complications, prioritizing their assessment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the lab results of four clients. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hematocrit of 52% in gastroenteritis suggests dehydration, which requires immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
Which observation in the newborn of a diabetic mother would require immediate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jitteriness in a newborn of a diabetic mother may indicate hypoglycemia, which requires immediate nursing intervention to prevent complications.