NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 22-year-old pregnant client is diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The nurse anticipates immediate treatment with
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia in pregnancy is typically treated with corticosteroids or IVIG (containing IgG), but IgG alone isn’t administered. None of the options are correct.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-potassium diet for a client with acute glomerulonephritis. Which snack is suitable for the client with potassium restrictions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raisins are lower in potassium compared to oranges, apricots, and bananas, making them suitable for a low-potassium diet.
Question 3 of 5
Damage to the VII cranial nerve results in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The VII cranial nerve (facial nerve) controls facial muscles; damage causes facial paralysis, affecting eye movement (e.g., inability to close the eye).
Question 4 of 5
The client has a nitroprusside drip infusing at 0.3 mcg/kg/min. The concentration is 50 mg nitroprusside in 250 mL D5W. The client weighs 70 kg. What will the IV infusion rate be?
Correct Answer: 6.3 mL/hr
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.3 mcg/kg/min × 70 kg = 21 mcg/min. Concentration is 50 mg/250 mL = 200 mcg/mL. Rate = 21 mcg/min ÷ 200 mcg/mL = 0.105 mL/min × 60 min/hr = 6.3 mL/hr.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is inserting an intravenous line into the right arm and has identified a potential insertion site. Place the steps (indicated in Roman numerals) of venipuncture in the proper sequential order.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,A,B,D
Rationale: Venipuncture sequence: Apply tourniquet (III), palpate vein (I), cleanse skin (II), perform venipuncture (IV).