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 school nurse is teaching a group of preschool mothers about poison prevention in the home. Which of the following statements, if made by a mother to the nurse, indicates that further teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: vomiting contraindicated when child ingests hydrocarbons due to danger of aspiration
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the unit 2 hours after an injury with second-degree burns to the face, trunk, and head. The nurse would be most concerned with the client developing what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a critical concern with facial and head burns due to the risk of airway obstruction.
Question 4 of 5
The RN is planning client assignments. Which is the least appropriate task for the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessment of breathing difficulty requires RN expertise to evaluate and intervene, making it inappropriate for a nursing assistant.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to admit a client from the emergency department with tuberculosis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate in caring for this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C, D, E, F
Rationale: Tuberculosis requires airborne precautions, standard precautions, negative airflow rooms, and N95/PAPR use due to respiratory transmission. Fall precautions are not specific, and droplet precautions are incorrect.