NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Vitamin K is administered to the newborn shortly after birth for which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin K is given to newborns to facilitate clotting, preventing hemorrhagic disease due to low vitamin K levels.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following roommates would be most suitable for the client with myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism poses no infection risk, unlike pyelonephritis or bronchitis.
Question 3 of 5
A 3-year-old child had a PPD skin test 2 days ago. When the mother brings the child back to the clinic to have the nurse check the results, the nurse notes a 10 mm area of induration. This is considered
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 10 mm induration 48-72 hours post-PPD is positive in children, indicating TB exposure, especially in high-risk groups.
Question 4 of 5
A client suspected of having Alzheimer's disease is evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Examination. At the beginning of the evaluation, the examiner names three objects. Later in the evaluation, he asks the client to name the same three objects. The examiner is testing the client's:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recalling three objects tests short-term memory (recall), a key component assessed in the Mini-Mental State Examination for Alzheimer's.
Question 5 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.