NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of the pituitary gland. The nurse should be particularly alert for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oliguria may indicate diabetes insipidus, a common complication after pituitary surgery due to antidiuretic hormone deficiency.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a C3 spinal cord injury experiences autonomic hyperreflexia. After placing the client in high Fowler's position, the nurse's next action should be to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomic hyperreflexia is often triggered by bladder distension; ensuring a patent catheter addresses the most common cause and can resolve symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with scalding burns across the face, neck, upper half of the anterior chest, and entire right arm. Using the rule of nines, estimate the percentage of body burned.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rule of nines: face/neck (4.5% head anterior), upper half anterior chest (4.5% anterior torso/2 = 2.25%), right arm (9%) = 4.5 + 2.25 + 9 = 23%.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which of the following roommates would be best for the client newly admitted with gastric resection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gastritis aligns with gastric resection, posing no infection risk.