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The NCLEX exam covers these topics: Basic Nursing Care, Management and Practice Directives, Preventing Risks and Complications, Caring for Acute and Chronic Conditions, Safety, Mental Health, Pharmacology and Growth and Development.
 

NCLEX-RN Practice Test
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1. A patient's spouse died three months ago. The patient says "I would like my friend Tom to have my collection of artwork because I don't need to look at them anymore". Which of the following responses by the nurse would be proper?
2. A patient is brought to the emergency room by her spouse. The patient's injuries are indicative of physical abuse. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
3. A nurse is educating a female client about progesterone. Which of the following information is appropriate to include in this teaching?
4. A nurse is putting together an educational seminar on advance directives. What information would be included in the materials?
5. At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives report for her daily assignment. Which of the following situations should the nurse give first priority?
6. A nurse is attempting to speak with a client about his personal feelings of self-esteem and self-concept. Which of the following questions is most appropriate for assessing a client's personal identity?
7. A patient is scheduled for surgery to have his appendix out due to acute appendicitis. The patient says "I don't think I need surgery now because I feel better." A nurse should respond as follows:
8. Which of the following complications is associated with premature rupture of membranes in the pregnant client?
9. A client has been diagnosed with a form of terminal cancer and has started receiving hospice care. The nurse notes that both the client and his family avoid talking about the diagnosis. All attempts at discussion result in changing the subject. The nurse recognizes that this family is exhibiting:
10. A nurse is attempting to assess a client's pulse in his foot. She palpates the pulse on the anterior aspect of his ankle, below the lower end of the medial malleolus. Which type of pulse is this nurse taking?
11. Mr. Y is receiving medication through a catheter that has been placed into the subarachnoid space of his spinal column. What route of medication administration is this called?
12. In which of the following ways can the nurse promote the sense of taste for an older adult?
13. A patient has had diarrhea for the past 72 hours. Which of the symptoms would support a diagnosis of hypovolemia?
14. A patient has Incentive Spirometry ordered QID x 10 breaths after a cholecystectomy. The patient is asking why they need to perform this action. Which of the following would Not be a reason the patient should use the Incentive Spirometer?
15. Which of the following is an example of client handling equipment?
16. A nurse is preparing to talk about body changes with a client who just had a bilateral mastectomy. Which of the following actions of the nurse is most appropriate during this discussion?
17. Which of the following lab tests would be considered Point of Care testing?
18. A nurse is advising a patient with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on infection control procedures. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates that the patient understands the advice?
19. The nurse notices a CNA using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after walking out of a room marked as Enteric Contact Precautions. What should the nurse's response be?
20. A patient with a history of schizophrenia says "The medical staff is secretly employed by the CIA to take me out." The nurse should respond as follows:
21. Which practice will help to reduce the risk of a needlestick injury?
22. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a client who is suffering from a fever?
23. Mrs. J is in the adult ICU on a ventilator. The nurse caring for her recognizes that her endotracheal tube needs suctioning. Based on the nurse's understanding of this procedure, what level of pressure should the nurse apply while suctioning?
24. A nurse is teaching a staff seminar on patient confidentiality. Which of the following statements would be included in the presentation?
25. Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for performing a diagnostic peritoneal lavage?

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