NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with C. diff. The client has soiled the bed and the nurse is preparing to change it. Which action by the nurse is correct in regard to handling soiled linens that have been exposed to C. diff?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: C. diff-contaminated linens should be placed in a regular dirty linen bag, as they are processed with high-temperature washing to kill spores, not treated as biohazard waste.
Question 2 of 5
A client suspected of having Alzheimer's disease is evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Examination. At the beginning of the evaluation, the examiner names three objects. Later in the evaluation, he asks the client to name the same three objects. The examiner is testing the client's:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recalling three objects tests short-term memory (recall), a key component assessed in the Mini-Mental State Examination for Alzheimer's.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of regular insulin to a client based on a sliding scale. The client’s blood glucose is 320 mg/dL. The sliding scale orders 6 units of regular insulin for a blood glucose of 301–350 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: the sliding scale indicates 6 units for a blood glucose of 320 mg/dL, so the dose is correct
Question 4 of 5
When administering a capsule that is individually wrapped to a client, when should the wrapping be removed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the wrapping at the bedside (
D) ensures the client sees the medication, enhancing safety and trust.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows that a 60-year-old female client's susceptibility to osteoporosis is most likely related to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormonal changes, particularly estrogen loss post-menopause, are the primary cause of osteoporosis in women.