PAPER N13: NCLEX-RN 500
PRACTICE QUESTIONS (SAMPLE 30)
Title: NCLEX-RN 500 Practice Questions:
Sample 30 of 500 with Rationales
Keywords: NCLEX-RN, nursing practice
questions, NCLEX test bank, NCLEX prep,
nursing exam, 500 questions, NCLEX study
guide
,Questions
1. A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of heart
failure. Which finding should the nurse report
immediately? A) Crackles in the lung bases B)
Edema in lower extremities C) Weight gain of 2
pounds in one week D) Shortness of breath with
exertion
Explanation: Crackles in the lung bases indicate fluid
accumulation and worsening heart failure. This finding
should be reported immediately.
2. A client is prescribed furosemide for hypertension.
Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor
, closely? A) Serum potassium B) Serum sodium C)
Serum calcium D) Serum magnesium
Explanation: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause
hypokalemia (low potassium). The nurse should monitor
potassium levels.
3. A nurse is preparing to administer morphine to a
client with severe pain. Which finding indicates the
client is experiencing an adverse reaction? A)
Respiratory rate 12 breaths/min B) Blood pressure
110/70 mmHg C) Heart rate 88 bpm D) Oxygen
saturation 90%
PRACTICE QUESTIONS (SAMPLE 30)
Title: NCLEX-RN 500 Practice Questions:
Sample 30 of 500 with Rationales
Keywords: NCLEX-RN, nursing practice
questions, NCLEX test bank, NCLEX prep,
nursing exam, 500 questions, NCLEX study
guide
,Questions
1. A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of heart
failure. Which finding should the nurse report
immediately? A) Crackles in the lung bases B)
Edema in lower extremities C) Weight gain of 2
pounds in one week D) Shortness of breath with
exertion
Explanation: Crackles in the lung bases indicate fluid
accumulation and worsening heart failure. This finding
should be reported immediately.
2. A client is prescribed furosemide for hypertension.
Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor
, closely? A) Serum potassium B) Serum sodium C)
Serum calcium D) Serum magnesium
Explanation: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause
hypokalemia (low potassium). The nurse should monitor
potassium levels.
3. A nurse is preparing to administer morphine to a
client with severe pain. Which finding indicates the
client is experiencing an adverse reaction? A)
Respiratory rate 12 breaths/min B) Blood pressure
110/70 mmHg C) Heart rate 88 bpm D) Oxygen
saturation 90%
