NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which client is at greatest risk for a caesarean section due to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 17-year-old primigravida is at higher risk for CPD due to a potentially underdeveloped pelvis, increasing the likelihood of cesarean delivery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with metastatic cancer of the bone is exhibiting mental confusion and a BP of 150/100. Which laboratory value would correlate with the client's symptoms reflecting a common complication with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bone metastasis often causes hypercalcemia (calcium 13 mg/dL is elevated), leading to confusion and hypertension. The other values are normal or unrelated.
Question 3 of 5
When gathering evidence from a victim of rape, the nurse should place the victim's clothing in a:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A paper bag allows air circulation, preventing moisture that could degrade biological evidence.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a newborn in the well-baby nursery. Which finding should alert the nurse to the possibility of a cardiac anomaly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diminished femoral pulses suggest coarctation of the aorta, a cardiac anomaly, requiring further evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A new graduate nurse completes her first full shift with her preceptor. It was a long, overwhelming day and the new nurse takes a deep breath and says to herself, 'You can do this! Nursing will be a challenge but you are up for it and tomorrow is a new day.' This type of communication is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intrapersonal communication is self-talk, as the nurse reflects and motivates herself.