NCLEX Diagnostic TEST
BANK 2025-2026
LATEST UPDATE WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
1.
A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. Which finding is
expected?
A. Hyperactive reflexes
B. Diarrhea
C. Muscle weakness
D. Bradycardia
,Hypokalemia causes decreased neuromuscular activity, leading to
muscle weakness.
2.
Which action should the nurse take first when a client has chest pain?
A. Administer oxygen
B. Obtain ECG
C. Assess pain characteristics
D. Notify provider
Assessment always comes first before intervention.
3.
A client is receiving heparin therapy. Which lab value should be
monitored?
A. INR
B. Platelets
C. aPTT
D. Hemoglobin
aPTT evaluates the effectiveness of heparin therapy.
4.
Which client is highest priority?
A. Fever 38°C
B. Airway obstruction
,C. Mild pain
D. Anxiety
Airway issues take highest priority (ABCs).
5.
A nurse is teaching about insulin injection. Best site?
A. Deltoid
B. Abdomen
C. Thigh
D. Buttocks
Abdomen provides most consistent absorption.
6.
Which indicates digoxin toxicity?
A. Tachycardia
B. Yellow vision
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperactivity
Visual disturbances (yellow/green halos) are classic signs.
7.
Which position for a client with dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. High Fowler’s
, C. Trendelenburg
D. Side-lying
High Fowler’s maximizes lung expansion.
8.
A client with diabetes has blood glucose 55 mg/dL. What first?
A. Insulin
B. Give glucose
C. Exercise
D. Fluids
Hypoglycemia requires immediate glucose replacement.
9.
Which electrolyte imbalance causes peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia affects cardiac conduction producing peaked T waves.
10.
Which is a sign of fluid overload?
A. Dry skin
B. Hypotension
BANK 2025-2026
LATEST UPDATE WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
1.
A nurse is caring for a client with hypokalemia. Which finding is
expected?
A. Hyperactive reflexes
B. Diarrhea
C. Muscle weakness
D. Bradycardia
,Hypokalemia causes decreased neuromuscular activity, leading to
muscle weakness.
2.
Which action should the nurse take first when a client has chest pain?
A. Administer oxygen
B. Obtain ECG
C. Assess pain characteristics
D. Notify provider
Assessment always comes first before intervention.
3.
A client is receiving heparin therapy. Which lab value should be
monitored?
A. INR
B. Platelets
C. aPTT
D. Hemoglobin
aPTT evaluates the effectiveness of heparin therapy.
4.
Which client is highest priority?
A. Fever 38°C
B. Airway obstruction
,C. Mild pain
D. Anxiety
Airway issues take highest priority (ABCs).
5.
A nurse is teaching about insulin injection. Best site?
A. Deltoid
B. Abdomen
C. Thigh
D. Buttocks
Abdomen provides most consistent absorption.
6.
Which indicates digoxin toxicity?
A. Tachycardia
B. Yellow vision
C. Hypertension
D. Hyperactivity
Visual disturbances (yellow/green halos) are classic signs.
7.
Which position for a client with dyspnea?
A. Supine
B. High Fowler’s
, C. Trendelenburg
D. Side-lying
High Fowler’s maximizes lung expansion.
8.
A client with diabetes has blood glucose 55 mg/dL. What first?
A. Insulin
B. Give glucose
C. Exercise
D. Fluids
Hypoglycemia requires immediate glucose replacement.
9.
Which electrolyte imbalance causes peaked T waves?
A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hyponatremia
D. Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia affects cardiac conduction producing peaked T waves.
10.
Which is a sign of fluid overload?
A. Dry skin
B. Hypotension
