NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client after an open reduction to the left ulna. The client's left arm is in a plaster cast with an Ace wrap for reinforcement. Which intervention by the nurse can offer nonpharmacological comfort to this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevation and ice reduce swelling and pain nonpharmacologically. Scratching under the cast risks skin damage, and excessive movement may disrupt healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse performing a newborn assessment would expect what respiratory rate and heart rate as a normal finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have a respiratory rate of 30-60 breaths/min and heart rate of 120-160 beats/min. Option C (RR 46, HR 153) is within normal ranges.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client with polycythemia vera. Which would be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polycythemia vera increases blood viscosity, raising thrombosis risk. Teaching clients to recognize thrombosis symptoms (e.g., swelling, pain) is critical for early intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A client with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the labor and delivery unit during the first phase of labor. The nurse should anticipate the client's need for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sickle cell anemia increases oxygen demand during labor, often requiring supplemental oxygen.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn weighed 7 pounds at birth. At 6 months of age, the infant could be expected to weigh:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants typically double their birth weight by 6 months, so a 7-pound newborn would weigh approximately 14 pounds.