NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a history on an 80-year-old client. Which statement made by the client might indicate a potential for fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent laxative use can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances due to excessive fluid and electrolyte loss through diarrhea.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 following a craniotomy. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: semi-Fowler’s position with the head elevated 30° reduces intracranial pressure and promotes venous drainage
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of diabetes mellitus who is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: fruity breath odor is a classic sign of DKA due to the presence of acetone
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with seizures. The client has jerking of the right arm and twitching of the face, but is alert and aware of the seizure. This behavior is characteristic of which type of seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple partial seizures involve focal symptoms (e.g., jerking of one arm, facial twitching) without loss of consciousness, unlike complex partial or tonic-clonic seizures. Absence seizures typically involve brief staring spells.