NCLEX Style Nursing Exam (50 Questions)
1. A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a patient. Which
of the following findings would be considered objective data?
a) The patient reports feeling nauseous. b) The patient's skin is warm and
dry to the touch. c) The patient complains of a headache. d) The patient
states that they are having difficulty sleeping.
2. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based
practice (EBP) in nursing?
a) Using the latest technology to provide patient care. b) Relying on tradition
and experience to guide nursing interventions. c) Integrating the best
research evidence with clinical expertise, patient values, and assessment
data to guide care. d) Following the policies and procedures of the healthcare
facility.
3. A patient is admitted to the emergency department with difficulty
breathing. Which type of database is most appropriate to collect in
this setting?
a) Complete database b) Focused database c) Follow-up database d)
Emergency database
4. What type of question is most useful for obtaining a patient's
perception of their illness?
a) Closed-ended question b) Open-ended question c) Leading question d)
Why question
5. Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete health
history?
a) Biographic data b) Review of systems c) Physical assessment findings d)
Reason for seeking care
6. A nurse is assessing a patient's pain. Which of the following
questions would be most appropriate to ask when assessing the "Q"
in PQRSTU?
a) Can you point to where the pain is located? b) Can you describe what the
pain feels like? c) How would you rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10? d)
When did the pain start?
7. Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient
admitted with a history of falls?
a) Nutritional intake b) Sleep patterns c) Gait and balance d) Social support
8. Which of the following findings during a musculoskeletal
assessment of an older adult would be considered abnormal?
a) Decreased muscle mass b) Limited range of motion c) Kyphosis d)
Unilateral muscle weakness
9. A nurse is preparing to assess a patient's abdomen. What is the
correct sequence for this assessment?
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, a) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation b) Inspection, palpation,
percussion, auscultation c) Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion d)
Inspection, auscultation, palpation, percussion
10. Which of the following is NOT a component of the "A" in the FICA
spiritual history tool?
a) Asking the patient about their religious affiliation. b) Assessing how the
patient's beliefs influence their healthcare decisions. c) Identifying any
spiritual needs the patient may have. d) Discussing how the patient's faith
community can support them.
11. A nurse is assessing a patient's skin. Which of the following
findings would be considered abnormal?
a) Skin turgor with brisk recoil b) Pallor c) Even skin tone d) Presence of
freckles
12. Which of the following is a subjective finding that a nurse would
document during a respiratory assessment?
a) The patient's respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute. b) The patient's
lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally. c) The patient reports shortness of
breath with activity. d) The patient's chest expansion is symmetrical.
13. Which of the following communication techniques is most
important when interviewing a patient who is anxious?
a) Providing reassurance b) Using silence c) Reflecting the patient's feelings
d) Maintaining a calm and reassuring demeanor
14. When assessing a patient's orientation, what is the first
question the nurse should ask?
a) Can you tell me your name? b) Can you tell me where you are? c) Can you
tell me what day it is? d) Can you tell me why you are here?
15. Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient who
presents with acute confusion?
a) Pupillary response b) Bowel sounds c) Last bowel movement d) Appetite
16. What type of data does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measure?
a) Level of consciousness b) Pain intensity c) Respiratory status d)
Neurological function
17. Which of the following findings during a cardiovascular
assessment would be most concerning?
a) Presence of an S3 heart sound in an adult b) Blood pressure of 130/85
mmHg c) Heart rate of 95 beats per minute d) Bounding carotid pulse
18. A nurse is assessing an older adult patient who reports feeling
dizzy. Which of the following questions is most important to ask?
a) Have you fallen recently? b) Do you live alone? c) Are you taking any new
medications? d) What is your typical daily fluid intake?
19. A patient reports experiencing sharp, stabbing pain in their
chest when they take a deep breath. What type of pain is the
patient describing?
a) Visceral pain b) Somatic pain c) Neuropathic pain d) Pleuritic pain
20. Which of the following is an example of subjective data that a
nurse would collect when assessing a patient's pain?
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1. A nurse is performing a physical assessment on a patient. Which
of the following findings would be considered objective data?
a) The patient reports feeling nauseous. b) The patient's skin is warm and
dry to the touch. c) The patient complains of a headache. d) The patient
states that they are having difficulty sleeping.
2. Which of the following is the best definition of evidence-based
practice (EBP) in nursing?
a) Using the latest technology to provide patient care. b) Relying on tradition
and experience to guide nursing interventions. c) Integrating the best
research evidence with clinical expertise, patient values, and assessment
data to guide care. d) Following the policies and procedures of the healthcare
facility.
3. A patient is admitted to the emergency department with difficulty
breathing. Which type of database is most appropriate to collect in
this setting?
a) Complete database b) Focused database c) Follow-up database d)
Emergency database
4. What type of question is most useful for obtaining a patient's
perception of their illness?
a) Closed-ended question b) Open-ended question c) Leading question d)
Why question
5. Which of the following is NOT a component of a complete health
history?
a) Biographic data b) Review of systems c) Physical assessment findings d)
Reason for seeking care
6. A nurse is assessing a patient's pain. Which of the following
questions would be most appropriate to ask when assessing the "Q"
in PQRSTU?
a) Can you point to where the pain is located? b) Can you describe what the
pain feels like? c) How would you rate your pain on a scale of 0 to 10? d)
When did the pain start?
7. Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient
admitted with a history of falls?
a) Nutritional intake b) Sleep patterns c) Gait and balance d) Social support
8. Which of the following findings during a musculoskeletal
assessment of an older adult would be considered abnormal?
a) Decreased muscle mass b) Limited range of motion c) Kyphosis d)
Unilateral muscle weakness
9. A nurse is preparing to assess a patient's abdomen. What is the
correct sequence for this assessment?
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, a) Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation b) Inspection, palpation,
percussion, auscultation c) Auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion d)
Inspection, auscultation, palpation, percussion
10. Which of the following is NOT a component of the "A" in the FICA
spiritual history tool?
a) Asking the patient about their religious affiliation. b) Assessing how the
patient's beliefs influence their healthcare decisions. c) Identifying any
spiritual needs the patient may have. d) Discussing how the patient's faith
community can support them.
11. A nurse is assessing a patient's skin. Which of the following
findings would be considered abnormal?
a) Skin turgor with brisk recoil b) Pallor c) Even skin tone d) Presence of
freckles
12. Which of the following is a subjective finding that a nurse would
document during a respiratory assessment?
a) The patient's respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute. b) The patient's
lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally. c) The patient reports shortness of
breath with activity. d) The patient's chest expansion is symmetrical.
13. Which of the following communication techniques is most
important when interviewing a patient who is anxious?
a) Providing reassurance b) Using silence c) Reflecting the patient's feelings
d) Maintaining a calm and reassuring demeanor
14. When assessing a patient's orientation, what is the first
question the nurse should ask?
a) Can you tell me your name? b) Can you tell me where you are? c) Can you
tell me what day it is? d) Can you tell me why you are here?
15. Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient who
presents with acute confusion?
a) Pupillary response b) Bowel sounds c) Last bowel movement d) Appetite
16. What type of data does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) measure?
a) Level of consciousness b) Pain intensity c) Respiratory status d)
Neurological function
17. Which of the following findings during a cardiovascular
assessment would be most concerning?
a) Presence of an S3 heart sound in an adult b) Blood pressure of 130/85
mmHg c) Heart rate of 95 beats per minute d) Bounding carotid pulse
18. A nurse is assessing an older adult patient who reports feeling
dizzy. Which of the following questions is most important to ask?
a) Have you fallen recently? b) Do you live alone? c) Are you taking any new
medications? d) What is your typical daily fluid intake?
19. A patient reports experiencing sharp, stabbing pain in their
chest when they take a deep breath. What type of pain is the
patient describing?
a) Visceral pain b) Somatic pain c) Neuropathic pain d) Pleuritic pain
20. Which of the following is an example of subjective data that a
nurse would collect when assessing a patient's pain?
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