NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old client admitted with the diagnosis of conjunctivitis. Before administering eyedrops, the nurse should recognize that it is essential to consider which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing the eye removes exudate, ensuring effective administration of eyedrops for conjunctivitis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a craniotomy. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: semi-Fowler’s position with the head elevated 30° reduces intracranial pressure and promotes venous drainage
Question 3 of 5
A 32-year-old male client has just undergone a liver biopsy and is released to the post-op floor for observation. The nurse should have the client lie in what position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying on the right side applies pressure to the liver biopsy site, reducing bleeding risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client who experienced a cardiac arrest and resuscitation is exhibiting characteristics of mild anoxic brain injury. Which of the following characteristics does the nurse expect her to exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Mild anoxic brain injury may cause decreased concentration (
A), memory impairment (
C), decreased balance (E), and restlessness (F). Seizures (
B) and semicomatose state (
D) are more typical of severe injury.
Question 5 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.