NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a client with iron deficiency anemia about administering a liquid oral iron supplement. Which statement by the parents indicates that teaching was successful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a straw minimizes tooth staining from liquid iron. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach, and milk can decrease absorption.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A client who experienced a cardiac arrest and resuscitation is exhibiting characteristics of mild anoxic brain injury. Which of the following characteristics does the nurse expect her to exhibit? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,E,F
Rationale: Mild anoxic brain injury may cause decreased concentration (
A), memory impairment (
C), decreased balance (E), and restlessness (F). Seizures (
B) and semicomatose state (
D) are more typical of severe injury.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an infant receiving intravenous fluid. Signs of fluid overload in an infant include:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid overload in infants can cause increased heart rate and blood pressure due to increased intravascular volume.
Question 5 of 5
A client seen in the emergency department for influenza asks for an antibiotic prescription. Which of the following guidelines are important in helping the client decrease the risk of developing an antibiotic-resistant infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Avoid antibiotics for viral infections (
B), avoid prophylactic antibiotics (
C), and follow prescription directions (
D) reduce resistance. Stopping early (
A) or reusing antibiotics (E) promotes resistance.