NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client diagnosed with gout. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of dietary restrictions while managing gout?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beer, anchovies, and liver are high in purines, which exacerbate gout. Other foods listed are not primary triggers.
Question 2 of 5
A 57-year-old male with a history of vasculitis has purple discolorations on his legs, each approximately 0.3 cm to 1 cm in size. He asks the nurse what these discolorations are called, and the nurse correctly calls them
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Purpura are purple discolorations 0.3-1 cm, often seen in vasculitis due to small vessel bleeding. Petechiae are smaller (<0.3 cm), and ecchymosis is larger (>1 cm).
Question 3 of 5
An 82-year-old woman is being admitted to a long-term care facility. Her assigned nurse completes a full assessment, including calculating the risk for skin breakdown based on the Braden Scale. To determine a Braden Scale score, the nurse evaluates all of the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Braden Scale assesses sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. Past history of skin breakdown is not a scored category.
Question 4 of 5
The Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) specifies that two client identifiers are to be used before administering medication. Which method is best for identifying patients using two patient identifiers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comparing the MAR with the client's armband name and medical number ensures accurate identification using two reliable identifiers.
Question 5 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.