NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about energy conservation techniques. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: pacing activities and resting as needed conserves energy and reduces fatigue in COPD
Question 2 of 5
A client pushes his call light and tells the nurse his chest is hurting. The nurse sees his oxygen saturation is 88%. The nurse's first intervention is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypoxemia (SpO2 88%) requires immediate oxygen administration to improve oxygenation, which is the priority for chest pain before further assessment or intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease). The nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory muscle weakness in ALS can lead to respiratory failure, making respiratory status assessment the priority.
Question 4 of 5
Place the following metric capacity measures (in Roman numerals) in the correct position from smallest to largest. I. Deciliter II. Milliliter III. Dekaliter IV. Kiloliter. V. Hectoliter.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: B,A,E,C,D
Rationale: The correct order from smallest to largest is: Milliliter (II), Deciliter (I), Hectoliter (V), Dekaliter (III), Kiloliter (IV), fitting the table positions with Centiliter (
A) and Liter (
B) as reference points.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in intensive care with a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury. The client is found to be restless, complains of extreme nausea, and is weak on the left arm and leg. Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head to 30 degrees reduces intracranial pressure in traumatic brain injury, addressing symptoms like nausea and restlessness.