NCLEX-RN Readiness Test

10 questions, balanced across the exam's topics. Answer each one, then submit for your practice readiness estimate and per-topic breakdown. This is a practice estimate — not a prediction or guarantee of your official exam result.

Question 1

A client is experiencing a flashback. The nurse's best action is to:

Leave the room Tell the client it is all in their head Shake the client vigorously Speak calmly, orient to the present, and ensure safety without restraining

Question 2

A client with an intestinal obstruction has an NG tube to suction. The nurse should monitor for:

Improved bowel sounds immediately Increased appetite Fluid and electrolyte imbalances from suction losses Weight gain

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a client with dry, cracked skin. The best intervention is to:

Scrub vigorously with a rough washcloth Apply alcohol-based lotion Use hot water for bathing Apply moisturizer after bathing with lukewarm water and avoid harsh soaps

Question 4

The nurse is teaching a new mother about safe sleep for the infant. The key instruction is to:

Use pillows and blankets for comfort Place the infant on the stomach to sleep Place the infant on the back to sleep, on a firm mattress with no soft bedding Share the bed with the infant

Question 5

Which statement about hand hygiene is correct?

Alcohol-based sanitizer is effective even when hands are visibly soiled Hands should be washed with soap and water when visibly soiled or after caring for a client with C. difficile Gloves eliminate the need for hand hygiene Hand hygiene is only needed before invasive procedures

Question 6

A client with hypocalcemia is at risk for which complication?

Constipation Tetany and seizures Hypertension Bradycardia

Question 7

Which situation requires the nurse to file an incident report?

A client falls but is caught by the nurse and is uninjured A visitor complains about the temperature of the room A client requests a different meal tray A provider arrives late for scheduled rounds

Question 8

A client on atorvastatin reports new muscle pain and tenderness. The nurse's priority action is to:

Assess the pain and notify the provider promptly, as statins can cause myopathy and rhabdomyolysis Tell the client to double the dose Advise the client to exercise more vigorously Reassure the client that muscle pain is expected and harmless

Question 9

The nurse suspects a colleague is diverting narcotics. The best action is to:

Ignore it Help cover the colleague's shifts Confront the colleague publicly Report the suspicion through the chain of command per facility policy

Question 10

After a cholecystectomy, the nurse should teach the client to:

Lie flat for a week Eat high-fat meals immediately Eat low-fat meals initially and gradually resume a normal diet Avoid all activity

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