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 has just finished her lunch, consisting of shrimp with rice, fruit salad, and a roll. The client calls for the nurse, stating, 'My throat feels thick and I'm having trouble breathing.' What action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest an allergic reaction, possibly anaphylaxis from shrimp. Placing the client in high Fowler's position facilitates breathing, and calling the physician ensures rapid intervention.
Question 3 of 5
When assessing the urinary output of a client who has had extracorporeal lithotripsy, the nurse can expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Extracorporeal lithotripsy breaks up kidney stones, leading to cherry-red urine from minor bleeding that clears as healing progresses.
Question 4 of 5
The doctor has ordered 80 mg of furosemide (Lasix) two times per day. The nurse notes the patient's potassium level to be 2.5 meq/L. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L is dangerously low; withholding Lasix and notifying the doctor prevents further potassium loss.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a client with a history of stillborn infants. The nurse is aware that a nonstress test can be ordered for this client to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nonstress test assesses fetal well-being by monitoring fetal heart rate in response to movement, particularly in high-risk pregnancies.