NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn in the well-baby nursery. Which finding should alert the nurse to the possibility of a cardiac anomaly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diminished femoral pulses suggest coarctation of the aorta, a cardiac anomaly, requiring further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old child had a PPD skin test 2 days ago. When the mother brings the child back to the clinic to have the nurse check the results, the nurse notes a 10 mm area of induration. This is considered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 10 mm induration 48-72 hours post-PPD is positive in children, indicating TB exposure, especially in high-risk groups.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following symptoms is common in the client with duodenal ulcers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically cause epigastric pain 1-3 hours after meals, relieved by food or antacids.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is formulating a plan of care for a client with a goiter. The priority nursing diagnosis for the client with a goiter is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A goiter can compress the trachea, posing a risk for airway obstruction, making ineffective airway clearance the priority nursing diagnosis.