NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The RN is making assignments for the morning staff. Which client should be cared for by the RN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hemoptysis indicates potential severe bleeding, requiring the RN's advanced assessment and intervention skills.
Question 2 of 5
A hospice client is to receive 4 mg of morphine sulfate (MS) subcutaneously from a vial that contains 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters of MS should the patient receive to equal a dose of 4 mg? Record your answer using one decimal place.
Correct Answer: 0.4
Rationale: Dose = 4 mg, concentration = 10 mg/mL. Volume = 4 m/10 mg/mL = 0.4 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A 2-year-old is admitted for repair of a fractured femur and is placed in Bryant's traction. Which finding by the nurse indicates that the traction is working properly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Bryant's traction, the buttocks should be slightly elevated (15° off the bed) to ensure proper alignment.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is precepting a student nurse on the medical-surgical unit. The student nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which action by the student nurse calls for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular insulin is the only type safe for IV administration; other insulins like NPH are not, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A client tells the doctor that she is about 20 weeks pregnant. The most definitive sign of pregnancy is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetal heart tones are a definitive, objective sign of pregnancy, detectable around 20 weeks.