NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client’s bowel sounds. Which finding indicates normal bowel sounds?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal bowel sounds are described as 'normal,' occurring every 5–20 seconds with a gurgling quality. Stronger than normal or hyperactive sounds suggest increased motility (e.g., diarrhea), while hypoactive sounds indicate reduced motility (e.g., ileus).
Question 2 of 5
A client is taught to eat foods high in potassium. Which food choices would indicate that this teaching has been successful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acorn squash and brussels sprouts are potassium-rich, indicating successful teaching. The other options contain fewer potassium-rich foods.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of molar pregnancy. Which symptom is most likely to be present?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Molar pregnancy (hydatidiform mole) often causes severe nausea and vomiting due to high levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). The uterus is typically larger than expected and fetal heart tones are absent as there is no viable fetus.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted with disseminated herpes zoster (shingles). According to the Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for Infection Control:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disseminated herpes zoster requires airborne precautions because the varicella-zoster virus can spread through respiratory droplets in immunocompromised patients.
Question 5 of 5
A client with B negative blood requires a blood transfusion during surgery. If no B negative blood is available, the client should be transfused with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O negative blood is the universal donor type, safe for all recipients, including B negative, as it lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, minimizing transfusion reactions.