NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 4-month-old is brought to the well-baby clinic for immunization. In addition to the DPT and polio vaccines, the baby should receive:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 4 months, the hepatitis B vaccine is part of the standard immunization schedule, along with DPT and polio vaccines.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted to the chemical dependence unit with an order for continuous observation. The nurse is aware that the doctor has ordered continuous observation because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous observation is needed due to the altered perception caused by hallucinogens, which can lead to unsafe behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
A client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression is quite anxious about the treatment and asks the nurse what to expect after treatment. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: ECT causes short-term confusion (
A), headache/muscle soreness (
B), and transient memory loss (
C). Incontinence (
D) and prolonged hallucinations (E) are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A client confides in the nurse that a close friend recently died from pancreatic cancer. The client asks what the risk factors are for pancreatic cancer. The nurse should respond with
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a well-established risk factor for pancreatic cancer, increasing risk through carcinogenic exposure.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a head injury develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which physician prescription would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: D5W at 200 mL/hr is inappropriate for SIADH, as it can worsen hyponatremia by adding free water. The other options are appropriate for monitoring and treating SIADH.