NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The client is admitted following cast application for a fractured ulna. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paresthesia of the fingers suggests possible nerve compression or compartment syndrome, which requires immediate reporting to the doctor.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing a laboring client, the nurse finds a prolapsed cord. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the hips relieves pressure on the prolapsed cord, maintaining fetal oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
A client is provided instructions for a low-sodium diet. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the diet?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Potato chips and cheese are high-sodium foods, and avoiding them shows understanding of a low-sodium diet.
Tomatoes and celery are low-sodium, and take-out is often high-sodium.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following observations best indicates to the nurse that a paraplegic client can adequately carry out activities of daily living at home after discharge?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: essential if client is to perform ADLs