NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected perforated peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden severe abdominal pain is a hallmark sign of a perforated peptic ulcer due to peritoneal irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A diabetic primigravid client at 38 weeks' gestation asks the nurse why she had a fetal acoustic stimulation during her last nonstress test. Which of the following should the nurse include as the rationale for this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal acoustic stimulation is used to startle and awaken the fetus, prompting movement to assess fetal heart rate reactivity during a nonstress test. It does not directly measure heart rate, stimulate contractions, or assess amniotic fluid.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is admitted with hypoglycemia. The nurse should administer which of the following if the client is conscious?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orange juice provides fast-acting carbohydrates to raise blood glucose in a conscious client with hypoglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
A client with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). The nurse should teach the client to report which side effect immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors may indicate extrapyramidal side effects, such as parkinsonism, which require prompt reporting to adjust the dose or add an antiparkinsonian medication.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with dyspnea. Which position should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler's position (semi-upright) reduces preload and eases breathing in heart failure clients with dyspnea.