NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is completing admission on a client with possible esophageal cancer. Which finding would not be common for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Esophageal cancer commonly presents with dysphagia, foul breath (due to tumor necrosis), and chronic hiccups (from diaphragmatic irritation). Diarrhea is not typically associated with esophageal cancer.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a laryngectomy returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube in place. The primary reason for placement of the nasogastric tube is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nasogastric tube decompresses the stomach, preventing nausea and aspiration post-laryngectomy.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client who has experienced a left-sided cerebral vascular accident. The client requires assistance with personal hygiene. Which intervention should the nurse do initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client’s abilities and deficits first guides appropriate hygiene assistance, considering left-sided neglect or weakness.
Question 5 of 5
The client is having fetal heart rates of 100-110 beats per minute during the contractions. The first action the nurse should take is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Turning the client to her side improves uteroplacental perfusion, addressing fetal bradycardia during contractions.