Free NCLEX-RN Sample Questions — National Council Licensureination - NCLEX-RN

National Council Licensureination - NCLEX-RN (NCLEX-RN) is an Other Exams certification exam. The blueprint splits the exam across 4 domains, starting with Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion, Psychosocial Integrity. On exam day you have 300 minutes, in formats such as computer-adaptive. The 5 questions below are free samples written to match that style: answer each one first, then reveal the correct answer and note which topics you miss. The NCLEX-RN is rated hard in difficulty. Because every answer is revealed in place, you can work through the whole set without leaving this page. Work through all 5 samples before deciding whether to buy the full 86+ question PDF.

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Question 1

Diabetes during pregnancy requires tight metabolic control of glucose levels to prevent perinatal mortality. When evaluating the pregnant client, the nurse knows the recommended serum glucose range during pregnancy is:

  • A. 70 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL
  • B. 100 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL
  • C. 40 mg/dL and 130 mg/dL
  • D. 90 mg/dL and 200 mg/dL
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Correct Answer:
A. 70 mg/dL and 120 mg/dL
Question 2

A child is admitted to the emergency room with her mother. Her mother states that she has been exposed to chickenpox. During the assessment, the nurse would note a characteristic rash:

  • A. That is covered with vesicular scabs all in the macular stage
  • B. That appears profusely on the trunk and sparsely on the extremities
  • C. That first appears on the neck and spreads downward
  • D. That appears especially on the cheeks, which gives a"slapped-cheek" appearance
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Correct Answer:
C. That first appears on the neck and spreads downward
Question 3

Hypoxia is the primary problem related to near-drowning victims. The first organ that sustains irreversible damage after submersion in water is the:

  • A. Kidney (urinary system)
  • B. Brain (nervous system)
  • C. Heart (circulatory system)
  • D. Lungs (respiratory system)
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Correct Answer:
B. Brain (nervous system)
Question 4

Pregnant women with diabetes often have problems related to the effectiveness of insulin in controlling their glucose levels during their second half of pregnancy. The nurse teaches the client that this is due to:

  • A. Decreased glomerular filtration and increased tubular absorption
  • B. Decreased estrogen levels
  • C. Decreased progesterone levels
  • D. Increased human placental lactogen levels
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Correct Answer:
D. Increased human placental lactogen levels
Question 5

The priority nursing goal when working with an autistic child is:

  • A. To establish trust with the child
  • B. To maintain communication with the family
  • C. To promote involvement in school activities
  • D. To maintain nutritional requirements
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Correct Answer:
A. To establish trust with the child

NCLEX-RN sample questions FAQ

Are these NCLEX-RN sample questions from the real exam?

No. They are original practice questions written to match the format and topic mix of the National Council Licensureination - NCLEX-RN exam. Treat them as representative practice, not leaked exam content.

How many free NCLEX-RN sample questions do I get?

This page includes 5 questions, each with its correct answer you can reveal in place. The full study PDF expands that to 86+ questions.

Do the sample questions include the correct answers?

Yes. Open the answer panel under each question to see which option is correct. Answer first, then reveal, so the set works as a self-check rather than a reading exercise.

Is 5 sample questions enough to pass the NCLEX-RN?

Not on its own. Use the samples to find weak topics, revise them against the official domains, then work through the full 86+ question set under timed conditions before booking the exam.

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