NCLEX-RN Nurse Practice Questions

A nurse is administering medication to a patient. What is the first action the nurse should perform?

• AA. Verify patient identity
• BB. Document the medication
• CC. Educate the patient
• DD. Prepare medication

A patient is showing signs of anaphylaxis after an injection. What is the priority action for the nurse?

• AA. Start IV fluids
• BB. Administer epinephrine
• CC. Call a code
• DD. Administer oxygen

The nurse is assessing a patient with heart failure. Which finding is most indicative of worsening condition?

• AA. Increased heart rate
• BB. Decreased urine output
• CC. Lower extremity swelling
• DD. Weight gain

A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient with a new prescription for warfarin. What should the nurse include?

• AA. Drink grapefruit juice
• BB. Monitor INR weekly
• CC. Take medications with food
• DD. Avoid all leafy greens

A patient with diabetes presents with a blood glucose level of 55mg/dL. What should the nurse do first?

• AA. Recheck blood glucose
• BB. Call the doctor
• CC. Provide glucose tablets
• DD. Administer insulin

A nurse is assessing a child with a respiratory infection. Which sign would indicate respiratory distress?

• AA. Bradycardia
• BB. Grunting
• CC. Lethargy
• DD. Nasal congestion

The nurse is caring for a patient who had a stroke. Which position should the nurse use to help prevent aspiration?

• AA. Sitting upright
• BB. On the left side
• CC. On the right side
• DD. Lying flat

A nurse is providing education on the management of hypertension. Which lifestyle change should be emphasized?

• AA. Increase sodium intake
• BB. Start smoking
• CC. Adopt a low sodium diet
• DD. Decrease physical activity

In a mass casualty situation, which patient should the nurse prioritize for treatment?

• AA. A patient with minor lacerations
• BB. A patient with a worsening asthma attack
• CC. A patient with a broken arm
• DD. A patient with a sprained ankle