NCLEX-PN NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)
Prepare effectively for your NCLEX NCLEX-PN National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) certification with our extensive collection of free, high-quality practice questions. Each question is designed to mirror the actual exam format and objectives, complete with comprehensive answers and detailed explanations. Our materials are regularly updated for 2025, ensuring you have the most current resources to build confidence and succeed on your first attempt.
The 24-hour day-night cycle is known as:
Which of the following ethnic groups is at highest risk in the United States for pesticide-related injuries?
In a disaster situation, the nurse assessing a diabetic client on insulin assesses for all of the following except:
A client is given an opiate drug for pain relief following general anesthesia. The client becomes extremely somnolent with respiratory depression. The physician is likely to order the administration of:
A client states, “I eat a well-balanced diet. I do not smoke. I exercise regularly, and I have a yearly checkup with my physician. What else can I do to help prevent cancer?” The nurse should respond with which of the following statements?
Signs of impaired breathing in infants and children include all of the following except:
A 35-year-old Latin-American client wishes to lose weight to reduce her chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. The client states, “I do not know how to make my diet work with the kind of foods that my family eats.” What should the nurse do first to help the client determine a suitable diet for disease prevention?
A couple from the Philippines living in the United States is expecting their first child. In providing culturally competent care, the nurse must first:
In performing a psychosocial assessment, the nurse begins by asking questions that encourage the client to describe problematic behaviors and situations. The next step is to elicit the client’s:
The nurse observes bilateral bruises on the arms of an elderly client in a long-term care facility. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask this client?
A 12-year-old male is brought to his primary care provider to determine whether sexual abuse has occurred. The mother states, “Because there is no permanent physical damage, he does not need any more treatment.” The nurse’s response should be based on which of the following pieces of information?
Vaccines provide what type of immunity?
According to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, professional nurses have an ethical obligation to:
A nurse is planning a brief treatment program for a client who was raped. A realistic, short-term goal is to:
Nursing considerations when caring for African- American clients include that:
Rehabilitation services begin:
In an emergency situation, the nurse determines whether a client has an airway obstruction. Which of the following does the nurse assess?
The most common cause of injury from a house fire is:
Following the change of shift report, the nurse should analyze the information and set priorities accordingly. When the plan has been formulated, at what point during the shift can or should the nurse’s plan be altered or modified?
A client is diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following are antiviral drug classes used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS?
Ethical and moral issues concerning restraints include all of the following except:
An assessment of the skull of a normal 10-monthold baby should identify which of the following?
People who live in poverty are most likely to obtain health care from:
A 45-year-old client with type I diabetes is in need of support services upon discharge from a skilled rehabilitation unit. Which of the following services is an example of a skilled support service?
A 57-year-old woman is recently widowed. She states, “I will never be able to learn how to manage the finances. My husband did all of that.” Select the nurse’s response that could help raise the client’s self-esteem.
A corporate executive works 60–80 hours a week. The client is experiencing some physical signs of stress. The nurse teaches the client biofeedback techniques. This is an example of which of the following health-promotion interventions?
Which is the best way to position a client’s neck for palpation of the thyroid?
A client is given an opiate drug for pain relief following general anesthesia. The client becomes extremely somnolent with respiratory depression. The physician is likely to order the administration of:
A 15 year-old high school wrestler has been taking diuretics to loose weight to compete in a lower weight class. Which of the following medical tests is most like to be given?
Which of the following arterial blood gas values indicates a patient may be experiencing a condition of metabolic acidosis?
