NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The following clients are to be assigned for daily care. The newly licensed nurse should not be assigned to provide primary care for the client with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ARDS requires complex respiratory management, which is beyond the scope of a newly licensed nurse.
Question 2 of 5
A 32-year-old male client has just undergone a liver biopsy and is released to the post-op floor for observation. The nurse should have the client lie in what position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying on the right side applies pressure to the liver biopsy site, reducing bleeding risk.
Question 3 of 5
Following a disaster with multiple victims and danger to those present, which group should have priority for protection from injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Firefighters and police officers (
B) have priority for protection as they are essential for managing the disaster and ensuring safety for others. Victims (
A), bystanders (
C), and healthcare providers (
D) follow in priority.
Question 4 of 5
One week after discharge of a postpartum client, the client's husband calls the postpartum unit and asks the nurse, 'Is it normal for my wife to cry at the drop of a hat? I'm worried I've done something to upset her.' The nurse's best initial response would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postpartum blues are common within the first two weeks, characterized by emotional lability. Reassuring the husband while acknowledging the normalcy of this condition is appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is taking an MAOI. The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MAOIs interact dangerously with OTC cold and hayfever medications containing sympathomimetics, risking hypertensive crisis.