NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nursing assistant finds a client on the floor. Once the client is safe, which of the following should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Falls require documentation in the medical record and an incident report to track safety issues and ensure follow-up.
Question 2 of 5
Which activity is best suited to the 12-year-old with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is low-impact, promoting joint mobility and muscle strength without stressing joints in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsules can be difficult to swallow and may lodge in esophageal varices, increasing the risk of bleeding. An alternate form, such as a liquid, is safer.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted for evaluation of aggressive behavior and diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. A key part of the care of such clients is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting realistic limits helps manage the manipulative and impulsive behaviors common in antisocial personality disorder, promoting safety and structure.
Question 5 of 5
A client has immune thrombocytopenic purpura. The client's platelet count is 19,000. Which initial treatment does the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For ITP with a platelet count of 19,000, immunosuppressive therapy (
B), like corticosteroids, is typically initial to increase platelet production. Splenectomy (
A) is later, observation (
C) is risky, and platelets (
D) are less effective.