Reduction of Risk Potential questions make up approximately 13% of the questions on the NCLEX-PN and 12% of the questions on the NCLEX-RN. These questions focus on reducing the potential for clients to develop health problems relating to procedures, treatments, and existing conditions. Some of the specific topics included are changes in vital signs, laboratory values, diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and potential for complications. Try our free NCLEX Reduction of Risk Potential practice questions to help with your test prep and review.

NCLEX Risk Reduction Questions

1. Question 1 of 42A graduate nurse is following around her preceptor on a PACU floor. The preceptor asks the graduate nurse to check Trousseau’s sign on a patient. The graduate nurse knows that she should:
   • Inflate a blood pressure cuff on the patient’s arm and observe for wrist flexion.
   • Check the patient’s blood pressure before administering the test.
   • Tap the patients face and observe for a facial spasm.
   • Take the patient’s blood pressure while the patient is laying flat, sitting on the edge of the bed, and standing beside the bed.