NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Test Free Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse performing a newborn assessment would expect what respiratory rate and heart rate as a normal finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Newborns have a respiratory rate of 30-60 breaths/min and heart rate of 120-160 beats/min. Option C (RR 46, HR 153) is within normal ranges.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge teaching on a client with polycythemia vera. Which would be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polycythemia vera increases blood viscosity, raising thrombosis risk. Teaching clients to recognize thrombosis symptoms (e.g., swelling, pain) is critical for early intervention.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of the pituitary gland. The nurse should be particularly alert for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oliguria may indicate diabetes insipidus, a common complication after pituitary surgery due to antidiuretic hormone deficiency.