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 removal of the left lower lobe of the lung is performed on a client with lung cancer. Which post-operative measure would usually be included in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Closed chest drainage is used post-lobectomy to remove air and fluid from the pleural space, promoting lung re-expansion.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client to adjust crutches to the proper measurement. With the client in standing position, where should the tips of the crutches be placed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crutch tips should be 4-6 inches to the side and 4-6 inches in front of the feet (
B) for stability and balance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is giving instructions to parents of a child who had a tonsillectomy. Which instruction is the most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding straws prevents suction that could dislodge clots and cause bleeding, a critical post-tonsillectomy precaution.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a 6-month-old child with surgical repair for cryptorchidism. Which instruction would NOT be stressed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bed rest for 2-3 days is not typically required for cryptorchidism repair in infants, as recovery is quicker. Other instructions are critical for monitoring and safety.