NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working with a client who experiences orthostatic hypotension. Which suggestion would benefit the client?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: None of the options directly address orthostatic hypotension effectively. Support stockings during the day (not sleep), slow position changes, and adequate hydration are better strategies.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following roommates would be most suitable for the client with myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism poses no infection risk, unlike pyelonephritis or bronchitis.
Question 3 of 5
A 78-year-old client with a history of diabetes mellitus type 2, GERD, and hypertension is hospitalized with pneumonia and rings the call bell at 11 PM, complaining of being unable to sleep and having 'indigestion' and 'heartburn.' Which of the following initial interventions is most indicated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In an elderly client with comorbidities, indigestion and heartburn may indicate a cardiac event, so assessing cardiac and respiratory status (
D) is the priority. Administering medications (A, B,
C) is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to admit a client from the emergency department with tuberculosis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate in caring for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D, E, F
Rationale: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions, standard precautions, negative airflow rooms, and N95/PAPR use due to respiratory transmission. Fall precautions are not specific, and droplet precautions are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
The complete blood count of a client admitted with anemia reveals that the red blood cells are hypochromic and microcytic. The nurse recognizes that the client has:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypochromic, microcytic red blood cells are characteristic of iron-deficiency anemia, caused by insufficient iron for hemoglobin synthesis.