NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 46-year-old male has been placed under therapeutic hypothermic care after a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse correctly explains to the family,
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Therapeutic hypothermia post-MI slows metabolism, reducing cerebral oxygen demand and protecting the brain from ischemic injury.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 9-year-old with asthma has brought an electric CD player for her son to listen to while he is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing the CD player with earphones provides comfort without disturbing others or interfering with oxygen therapy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse working in the emergency department realizes that it would be contraindicated to induce vomiting if someone had ingested which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inducing vomiting after ingesting gasoline (a caustic substance) can cause aspiration or esophageal damage. Vomiting is safer for non-caustic substances like ibuprofen, aspirin, or vitamins.
Question 4 of 5
A client is 2 days post-operative colon resection. After a coughing episode, the client's wound eviscerates. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Covering the eviscerated wound with a sterile saline-soaked dressing keeps the protruding organs moist and prevents infection until surgical repair.
Question 5 of 5
A schizophrenic client has been taking haloperidol (Haldol) for 20 months and has developed moderate extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). The nurse anticipates the physician will likely prescribe what medication for EPS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benztropine, an anticholinergic, treats EPS (e.g., dystonia, parkinsonism) caused by antipsychotics like haloperidol.