NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered Dextrose 5% in normal saline for an infant admitted with gastroenteritis. The advantage of administering the infant's IV through a scalp vein is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scalp veins allow easier access for IV administration in infants, and the site is more accessible for comforting the infant without disturbing the IV line.
Question 2 of 5
During the assessment of a laboring client, the nurse notes that the FHT are loudest in the upper-right quadrant. The infant is most likely in which position?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fetal heart tones loudest in the upper-right quadrant suggest a breech presentation, with the fetus's heart higher in the uterus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating cerebral perfusion outcomes for a client with a subdural hematoma. The nurse evaluates which of the following as a favorable outcome for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An arterial blood gas POâ‚‚ of 98 indicates adequate oxygenation, supporting cerebral perfusion, which is a favorable outcome for a subdural hematoma.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client is hospitalized for a transurethral prostatectomy. Which finding should be reported to the doctor immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red urine with many clots indicates significant bleeding, a potential emergency post-transurethral prostatectomy, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following symptoms is common in the client with duodenal ulcers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Duodenal ulcers typically cause epigastric pain 1-3 hours after meals, relieved by food or antacids.