The NCLEX-RN is required for all Nurses who want to work in any US State as a Registered Nurse. The exam tests the minimum competency for practicing as a Nurse in the US and determines if you are a safe and effective nurse.
The NCLEX is a Computer Adaptive Test that adapts to your knowledge, skills and ability level.
The first question you face is of minimum competency level, if you correctly answer this, the next question is harder, if you incorrectly answer the question the next one is easier.
Passing level questions test your application and analysis skills.
Look at the following NCLEX exam style questions. Pick the best answer and click on the Get Answer tab to download Kaplan's NCLEX answers and explanations.
Question1
The nurse has reviewed the charts of four antepartal women. Which woman is at greater risk for having a child with a cleft lip and palate?
1. A 22-year-old Oriental woman who is having a girl
2. A 25-year-old Native American female who is having a boy
3. A 35-year-old African American woman who is having a boy
4. A 40-year-old Caucasian who is having a girl
Question 2
The nurse is teaching a 45-year-old woman how to increase the potassium in her diet. The woman sys she knows bananas are high in potassium, but she doesn’t like their taste. What foods should the nurse recommend the client include her diet?
1. Carrots, broccoli, yogurt
2. Rhubarb, tofu, celery
3. Potatoes, spinach, raisins
4. Onions, com, oatmeal
Question 3
While inserting a nasogastic tube, the nurse should use which of the following protective measures?
1. Gloves, gown, goggles, and a surgical cap
2. Sterile gloves, mask, plastic bags, and gowns
3. Gloves, gown, mask, and goggles
4. Double gloves, goggles, mask, and surgical cap
Question 4
A 7 year-old-girl with insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) has been home sick for several days and is brought to the emergency department by her parents. A diagnosis of ketoacidosis is made. The nurse would expect to see which of the following lab results for this client?
1. Serum glucose 140 mg/dL
2. Serum creatine 5.2 mg/dL
3. Blood pH 7.28
4. Hematocrit 35%
Question 5
The nurse is performing a home care visit on a three-year-old with a cast on the left arm due to a fracture of the radius. The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?
1. The mother wraps the cast with plastic wrap prior to bathing the child
2. The child elevates the left arm on a pillow while watching television
3. The child is sitting at the table coloring in a coloring book
4. The mother encourages the child to wiggle the fingers on the left hand
Question 6
The nurse is observing a student nurse care for a patient with a tracheostomy tube. The nurse should intervene if which of the following is observed?
1. The student nurse uses clean gloves to remove the tracheostomy dressing
2. The student nurse cleans the inner canula by soaking it in hydrogen peroxide
3. The student nurse replaces the dressing with a folded gauze 4 x 4
4. The student nurse removes the soiled trach ties then reattaches clean ties
