NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 20-year-old female has a prescription for tetracycline. While teaching the client how to take her medicine, the nurse learns that the client is also taking Ortho-Novum oral contraceptive pills. Which instructions should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tetracycline can reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives, necessitating backup contraception.
Question 2 of 5
Nurses are expected to understand the principles of triage when caring for multiple clients. The ICU charge nurse is reviewing assignments. Based on the principles of triage, to which client would the charge nurse give priority for treatment? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: A ventilator alarm, unresponsiveness, and tingling (possible anaphylaxis) indicate life-threatening conditions requiring immediate attention. Other clients are stable or less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
Two days' postpartum, a nursing mother develops swollen, taut, and very painful breasts. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swollen, taut, and painful breasts two days postpartum are most likely due to engorgement (
A), a common condition as milk supply increases. Insufficient milk (
B), blocked ducts (
C), and mastitis (
D) present differently or later.
Question 4 of 5
A client taking furosemide (Lasix) comes into the clinic for routine bloodwork. Which of the following findings indicates an adverse effect of Lasix?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide can increase uric acid levels (normal 3.5-7.2 mg/dL), leading to hyperuricemia, a known adverse effect. Other values are within normal ranges.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working on a postsurgical floor with an LPN. A new client has just arrived. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking vital signs is within an LPN’s scope. PICC line flushing, IV morphine, and TPN initiation require RN-level judgment.