NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 35-year-old male comes into the clinic after he strains his back at work. The nurse anticipates the physician may suggest which topical anesthetic?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsaicin is a topical analgesic used for muscle pain, such as back strain. Aloe, zinc oxide, and hydrocortisone are not anesthetics.
Question 2 of 5
A client is being evaluated for carpel tunnel syndrome. The nurse is observed tapping over the median nerve in the wrist and asking the client if there is pain or tingling. Which assessment is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tinel's sign involves tapping over the median nerve to elicit pain or tingling, indicating carpal tunnel syndrome. Phalen's maneuver involves wrist flexion, and the others assess meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
As the client reaches 6cm dilation, the nurse notes late decelerations on the fetal monitor. What is the most likely explanation of this pattern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Late decelerations indicate uteroplacental insufficiency, reducing fetal oxygenation during contractions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with B-Thalassemia major. Which therapy is used to treat Thalassemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent transfusions manage severe anemia in B-Thalassemia major.
Question 5 of 5
A client with osteomylitis has an order for a trough level to be done because he is taking Gentamycin. When should the nurse call the lab to obtain the trough level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trough levels measure the lowest drug concentration and are drawn just before a dose after steady-state, typically around the fourth dose for Gentamicin.