NCLEX-RN Practice Exam
NCLEX-RN Practice Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1
A patient is to get an MRI of the abdomen. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse
give the patient?
a. Do not wear metal objects during the MRI, including jewelry.
b. Do not take oral medications up to 12 hours after the MRI.
c. Do not urinate prior to the MRI.
d. Do not eat solid foods 12 hours prior to the MRI.
Correct Answer: A
Question 2
In which of the following ways can the nurse promote the sense of taste for an older adult?
a. Mix foods together on the dinner tray
b. Avoid cologne, air fresheners, or room deodorizers
c. Encourage the client to chew food thoroughly
d. Discourage the use of salt or seasonings with prepared food
Correct Answer: C
Question 3
Which of the following advisements should a patient suffering from GERD receive?
a. To eat high-protein, low-fat foods
b. To stay upright two to three hours after a meal
c. Limit the intake of acid-stimulating food and drink
d. All of the above
,Correct Answer: D
Question 4
A portion of a building collapses after an earthquake, sending multiple patients to the
nearest
emergency room. Which of the following patients should be first priority?
a. A 20-year-old male with a head laceration and substantial bleeding.
b. A 42-year-old female with dyspnea, oxygen saturation of 88%, and a pulse of 120bpm.
c. A 50-year-old male with partial amputation of the right foot, with pulse present.
d. A 12-year-old female complaining of pain and has a large bruise on her left shoulder and
neck.
Correct Answer: B
Question 5
At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives a report for her daily assignment. Which of
the
following situations should the nurse give first priority?
a. A diabetic client with a blood glucose level of 195 mg/dL
b. A family member of an elderly client who has questions
c. A client with COPD with an oxygen saturation of 84%
d. A client who requires assistance to use the bathroom
Correct Answer: C
Question 6
Mr. W has orders for a physical therapy consult. The nurse contacts the appropriate
department
but 12 hours later, no one has come to see the client. Which is the most appropriate action
of the
nurse?
a. Call the supervisor and file a complaint against the physical therapy department
, b. Contact the physician to notify him that the orders were not carried out
c. Assess the client's activity level by assisting with ambulation using a gait belt
d. Contact the physical therapy department again and repeat the order
Correct Answer: C
Question 7
The "B" in the SBAR acronym stands for:
a. Background
b. Basic
c. Beginning
d. Break
Correct Answer: A
Question 8
A doctor visits a patient in the morning prior to a scheduled cholecystectomy to get consent
for
the procedure. He hands the nurse the consent form prior to leaving the unit. When the
nurse
steps into the room, the patient has multiple questions regarding the surgery, indicating that
everything about the procedure was not disclosed. Which is the appropriate response by the
nurse?
a. "You have already signed the consent form, so we need to proceed with the surgery."
b. "I will answer any questions that you have about the procedure and the risks/benefits."
c. "I will call the medical director and let him know the physician did not explain your
procedure."
d. "I will call the doctor and have him return to explain everything and answer your
questions."
Correct Answer: D
Question 9
NCLEX-RN Practice Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1
A patient is to get an MRI of the abdomen. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse
give the patient?
a. Do not wear metal objects during the MRI, including jewelry.
b. Do not take oral medications up to 12 hours after the MRI.
c. Do not urinate prior to the MRI.
d. Do not eat solid foods 12 hours prior to the MRI.
Correct Answer: A
Question 2
In which of the following ways can the nurse promote the sense of taste for an older adult?
a. Mix foods together on the dinner tray
b. Avoid cologne, air fresheners, or room deodorizers
c. Encourage the client to chew food thoroughly
d. Discourage the use of salt or seasonings with prepared food
Correct Answer: C
Question 3
Which of the following advisements should a patient suffering from GERD receive?
a. To eat high-protein, low-fat foods
b. To stay upright two to three hours after a meal
c. Limit the intake of acid-stimulating food and drink
d. All of the above
,Correct Answer: D
Question 4
A portion of a building collapses after an earthquake, sending multiple patients to the
nearest
emergency room. Which of the following patients should be first priority?
a. A 20-year-old male with a head laceration and substantial bleeding.
b. A 42-year-old female with dyspnea, oxygen saturation of 88%, and a pulse of 120bpm.
c. A 50-year-old male with partial amputation of the right foot, with pulse present.
d. A 12-year-old female complaining of pain and has a large bruise on her left shoulder and
neck.
Correct Answer: B
Question 5
At the beginning of the shift, a nurse receives a report for her daily assignment. Which of
the
following situations should the nurse give first priority?
a. A diabetic client with a blood glucose level of 195 mg/dL
b. A family member of an elderly client who has questions
c. A client with COPD with an oxygen saturation of 84%
d. A client who requires assistance to use the bathroom
Correct Answer: C
Question 6
Mr. W has orders for a physical therapy consult. The nurse contacts the appropriate
department
but 12 hours later, no one has come to see the client. Which is the most appropriate action
of the
nurse?
a. Call the supervisor and file a complaint against the physical therapy department
, b. Contact the physician to notify him that the orders were not carried out
c. Assess the client's activity level by assisting with ambulation using a gait belt
d. Contact the physical therapy department again and repeat the order
Correct Answer: C
Question 7
The "B" in the SBAR acronym stands for:
a. Background
b. Basic
c. Beginning
d. Break
Correct Answer: A
Question 8
A doctor visits a patient in the morning prior to a scheduled cholecystectomy to get consent
for
the procedure. He hands the nurse the consent form prior to leaving the unit. When the
nurse
steps into the room, the patient has multiple questions regarding the surgery, indicating that
everything about the procedure was not disclosed. Which is the appropriate response by the
nurse?
a. "You have already signed the consent form, so we need to proceed with the surgery."
b. "I will answer any questions that you have about the procedure and the risks/benefits."
c. "I will call the medical director and let him know the physician did not explain your
procedure."
d. "I will call the doctor and have him return to explain everything and answer your
questions."
Correct Answer: D
Question 9
