NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic is preparing to teach insulin injection to an elderly male client who is hard of hearing yet refuses to wear prescribed hearing aids. Which of the following communication strategies would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A well-lit room enhances visual cues, aiding communication for a client with hearing difficulties who relies on lip-reading or facial expressions.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with suspected acute pancreatitis. Which lab finding confirms the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated serum amylase levels, particularly above 3 times the normal range, confirm acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic enzyme release.
Question 3 of 5
The registered nurse is conducting an in-service for colleagues on the subject of peptic ulcers. The nurse would be correct in identifying which of the following as a causative factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: H. pylori is a primary causative factor in peptic ulcers, contributing to mucosal damage and ulcer formation.
Question 4 of 5
Based on clinical findings, the physician suspects that a 65-year-old client has kidney disease and has ordered a blood-urea-nitrogen (BUN) test. Which of the following results is within normal limits?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal BUN is 7-20 mg/dL, so 15 mg/dL (
B) is within range. Other values (A, C,
D) are too low or high.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working in an outpatient clinic is preparing to teach insulin injection to an elderly male client who is hard of hearing yet refuses to wear prescribed hearing aids. Which of the following communication strategies would be most appropriate for the nurse to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A well-lit room enhances visual cues, aiding communication for a client with hearing difficulties who relies on lip-reading or facial expressions.