NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which client is at greatest risk for complications following abdominal surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obesity and diabetes increase the risk of surgical complications like infection and poor wound healing.
Question 2 of 5
All of the following are parts of the middle ear EXCEPT the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The middle ear includes the incus, stapes, and malleus (ossicles). The pinna is part of the outer ear.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a serum aminophylline level for a client with chronic obstructive lung disease. The nurse knows that the therapeutic range for aminophylline is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The therapeutic range for aminophylline is 10-20 micrograms/mL to effectively manage symptoms of chronic obstructive lung disease.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing the urinary output of a client who has had extracorporeal lithotripsy, the nurse can expect to find:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Extracorporeal lithotripsy breaks up kidney stones, leading to cherry-red urine from minor bleeding that clears as healing progresses.
Question 5 of 5
The blood alcohol concentration of a client admitted following a motor vehicle accident is 460 mg/dL. The nurse should give priority to monitoring the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A blood alcohol concentration of 460 mg/dL (0.46%) is life-threatening, with respiratory depression being the priority due to its potential to cause death.