NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which behaviors are expected to be observed in the 18-month old?
Correct Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: At 18 months, children remove clothes (
B), point to body parts (
C), and kick balls (E). Vocabulary is ~20-50 words (
A), and questioning (
D) emerges later (~2-3 years).
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders Zestril (lisinopril) and Lasix (furosemide) to be administered at the same time to a client with hypertension. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) and furosemide (a diuretic) are commonly prescribed together for hypertension to reduce blood pressure synergistically. Administering them as ordered is appropriate as there is no contraindication to concurrent use.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ondansetron (Zofran) for nausea. Which route is most appropriate for rapid onset?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intravenous ondansetron provides the fastest onset for nausea relief, ideal in acute settings. Oral and sublingual routes are slower, and IM is less common.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client with multiple rib fractures and a pulmonary contusion. Assessment reveals a respiratory rate of 38, a heart rate of 136, and restlessness. Which associated assessment finding would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subcutaneous air and absent breath sounds suggest pneumothorax, requiring immediate intervention (e.g., chest tube). Hemoptysis (
A), wheezing (
B), and pain/rales (
D) are concerning but less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
The registered nurse is making shift assignments. Which client should be assigned to the licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A diabetic with a foot ulcer is stable and suitable for an LPN, who can perform wound care and monitoring. Heparin infusion (
B), tracheostomy weaning (
C), and T-tube management (
D) require RN-level skills due to complexity and risk.