NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should explain to a client that tolbutamide (Orinase) is effective for diabetics who
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: oral hypoglycemic agents are administered to type II (non-insulindependent) clients who are able to produce minimal amounts of insulin
Question 2 of 5
The blood alcohol concentration of a client admitted following a motor vehicle accident is 460 mg/dL. The nurse should give priority to monitoring the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood alcohol concentration of 460 mg/dL (0.46%) is life-threatening, with respiratory depression being the priority due to its potential to cause death.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is part of an interdisciplinary team in a rehabilitation unit. Which of the following statements by a client is most important to be communicated to the social worker on the team?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inability to afford help (
A) is a social issue requiring the social worker's intervention for resources. Other concerns (B, C,
D) are addressed by therapy or nursing.
Question 4 of 5
A 32-year-old male client has just undergone a liver biopsy and is released to the post-op floor for observation. The nurse should have the client lie in what position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying on the right side applies pressure to the liver biopsy site, reducing bleeding risk.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse finds the client lying unconscious in the doorway of her bathroom. The nurse checks for responsiveness by gently shaking the client and calling her name. When it is determined that the client is nonresponsive, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opening the airway is the first step in managing an unresponsive client to ensure adequate ventilation.