The nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). The nurse should
Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 1
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Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 1 is a nursing-school practice exam with 150 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
Topics covered on this page: Pharmacology, Leadership & Management, Adult Health, Fundamentals, Child Health, Mental Health, Maternal & Newborn Health.
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You are caring for a 33-year-old male client at the end of life. This married client has two children; the son is 14-years-old and the daughter is 8-years-old. Both of these children are being prepare
The nurse is caring for a client following a cataract removal from their left eye. ➢ Which statement by the client's wife indicates an understanding of the post-operative care instructions?
The nurse is teaching a client prescribed prednisolone.➢ Which of the following information should the nurse include?
The nurse needs to assess the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) because:
The nurse cares for a client with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). ➢ The nurse anticipates the physician will order an emergent
Upon entering a client’s room, the nurse finds the client lying on the floor. What is the first action the nurse should implement?
The nurse is assessing a client with Wilms tumor. Which of the following would be an expected finding?
The nurse is caring for a client undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment. The client states, "My friend beat cancer using complementary therapies; I think I should try that too." Which of the fol
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The nurse reviews the client's lab values and notes a serum calcium level of 14 mg/dL (3.5 mmol/L) [9-10.5 mg/dL, 2.12–2.52 mmol/L]. W
The nurse has received the following prescriptions for newly admitted clients. The nurse should first administer which of the following?
ExhibitTestClient's ResultNormal RangeBody Mass Index (BMI)32 kg/m²18.5 - 24.9 kg/m²Total Cholesterol235 mg/dL<200 mg/dLHDL38 mg/dL≥40 mg/dLLDL155 mg/dL<100 mg/dLTriglycerides180 mg/dL<150
The nurse is caring for a client at risk of developing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Which of the following prescriptions would prevent TLS?
The nurse observes a novice nurse caring for a client experiencing status epilepticus. ➢ Which action by the novice nurse requires immediate intervention?
The nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The nurse should advise the client to increase their
The nurse is caring for a client with acute angle-closure glaucoma of the right eye. It would be correct to place the client in which position?
The nurse is completing a home assessment for a client receiving oxygen therapy. Which essential piece of equipment should be available?
The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 4 mg of morphine intramuscular (IM). The medication vial reads morphine sulfate, 10 mg/mL. ➢ How many mL should the nurse administer? Fill in the blan
PharmacologyThe nurse has received a prescription for tenofovir and emtricitabine. The nurse understands that this medication is used to treat
The nurse is caring for a client in labor who just received epidural analgesia. The nurse should monitor the client for which adverse effects?
The primary healthcare provider prescribes 30 mL/kg of 0.9% saline to a client with suspected sepsis who weighs 107.27 kg (235.99 lbs). ➢ How many mL will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in t
PharmacologyThe nurse is caring for a client who sustained a cervical spinal cord injury. Which priority vital sign should the nurse obtain?
The nurse reviews a client's medical history and identifies a diagnosis of presbycusis. The nurse should integrate which intervention in the care plan?
Abdominal pain that started one day ago following heavy alcohol use. The pain is localized to the epigastric region. Persistent nausea and vomiting were reported. Physical exam showed ecchymosis aroun
Adult HealthThe removal of the client’s indwelling urinary catheter was attempted. Perineal hygiene was performed before the removal. The urine collection bag was emptied with 450 mL of clear, straw-colored urine
Fundamentals