NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client who has experienced a left-sided cerebral vascular accident. The client requires assistance with personal hygiene. Which intervention should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client’s abilities and deficits first guides appropriate hygiene assistance, considering left-sided neglect or weakness.
Question 2 of 5
A 33-year-old male is being evaluated for possible acute leukemia. Which of the following findings is most likely related to the diagnosis of leukemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior radiation therapy, especially for Hodgkin's disease, is a known risk factor for developing leukemia due to DNA damage in bone marrow cells.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction would not be included in the discharge teaching of the client receiving chlorpromazine (Thorazine)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding aged cheese is relevant for MAO inhibitors, not chlorpromazine, which does not interact with tyramine-containing foods.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which of the following client statements would indicate that the client is responding positively to the prescribed antidepressant therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: improved energy level is a positive sign of response to antidepressant therapy
Question 5 of 5
A diabetic client self-administers insulin four times daily. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further education?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing needles down the toilet (
A) is unsafe and improper disposal; needles should be placed in a sharps container. Carrying glucose tablets (
B), occasional desserts (
C), and avoiding sandals (
D) are appropriate for diabetes management.