NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is 36 hours postpartum. Which of the following findings would indicate a need for further evaluation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: a temperature of 100.4°F may indicate infection, such as endometritis, and requires further evaluation
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is serving on the performance improvement committee, which has agreed to some changes in procedures on the basis of evidence-based research. If the committee wants to convince staff members to comply with the changes, which of the following actions should the committee carry out first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gaining key staff support (
A) builds buy-in and facilitates change adoption. Consequences (
B), rewards (
C), or written expectations (
D) follow.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has glaucoma is to have miotic eyedrops instilled in both eyes. The nurse knows that the purpose of the medication is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Miotics constrict the pupils, increasing aqueous humor outflow to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma.
Question 4 of 5
Which early morning activity helps to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding a warm cup of coffee can reduce morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis by providing warmth and gentle joint movement.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is formulating a plan of care for a client with a goiter. The priority nursing diagnosis for the client with a goiter is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A goiter can compress the trachea, posing a risk for airway obstruction, making ineffective airway clearance the priority nursing diagnosis.