Practice the NCLEX

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 tests 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.

Question 1

The nurse is discharging a patient from an inpatient alcohol treatment unit. Which of the following statements, if made by the patient’s wife, indicates to the nurse that the family is coping adaptively?

1. “My husband will do well as long as I keep him engaged in activities that he likes.”

2. “My focus is learning how to live my life.”

3. “I am so glad that our problems are behind us.”

4. “I’ll make sure that the children don’t give my husband any problems.”

Question 2

A 25-year-old man is being treated for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. The nurse should intervene in which of the following situations?

1. A housekeeper cleans up spilled blood with a bleach solution

2. A nursing student takes the patient’s blood pressure wearing a mask and gloves

3. A technician wears gloves to perform a venipuncture

4. A nurse attendant allows visitore to enter his room without masks

Question 3

A patient with a history of alcoholism is brought to the emergency room in an agitated state. He is vomiting and diaphoretic. He had his last drink 5 hours ago. The nurse would expect to administer which of the following medications?

1. Chlordiazepoxide hydrochlodire (Librium)

2. Disulfiram (Antabuse)

3. Methadone hydrochloride (Dolophine)

4. Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)

Question 4

The nurse on postpartum is preparing four patients for discharge. It would be MOST important for the nurse to refer which of the following patients for home care?

1. A 15-year-old primipara who delivered a 7lb male 2 days ago

2. An 18-year-old multipara who delivered a 9lb female by cesarean section 2 days ago

3. A 20-year-old multipara who delivered 1 day ago and is complaining of cramping

4. A 22-year-old who delivered by cesarean section and is complaining of burning on urination

Question 5

A 1-year-old girl admitted to the hospital with a fractured femur is placed in Bryant’s traction. The nurse knows that the child should be placed in which of the following positions?

1. Buttocks slightly elevated off the bed

2. Legs elevated at a 45°C angle

3. Knees slightly flexed

4. Hips fully entended

Question 6

The nurse is caring for a patient 4 hours after undergoing intracranial surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take immediately?

1. Turn, cough, and deep-breathe the patient

2. Place the patient with his neck flexed and head turned to the side

3. Perform passive range of motion exercises

4. Move the client to the head of the bed using a turning sheet