NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 6-year-old with cerebral palsy functions at the level of an 18-month-old. Which finding would support that assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulling a toy is consistent with an 18-month-old's developmental level, supporting the assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency room after a fall. X-rays reveal that the client has several fractured bones in the foot. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate for the fractured foot?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A plaster-of-Paris cast is typically used to stabilize foot fractures, ensuring proper alignment and healing.
Question 3 of 5
The graduate nurse is assigned to care for the client on ventilator support, pending organ donation. Which goal should receive priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate blood pressure ensures organ perfusion for donation.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered intravenous fluid with potassium for a client admitted with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Before adding potassium to the intravenous fluid, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate urinary output (at least 30 mL/hr) must be confirmed before adding potassium to IV fluids to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A child who weighs 40 kg is prescribed clarithromycin 15 mg/kg per day for 10 days in two divided doses for acute strep throat. If the medication is provided in suspension with 250 mg/5 mL, how many total milliliters of medication are required to complete the treatment? Record your answer using a whole number.
Correct Answer: 120
Rationale: Daily dose = 15 mg/kg X 40 kg = 600 mg/day. For 10 days, total dose = 600 X 10 = 6,000 mg. Suspension is 250 mg/5 mL, so 1 mg = 0.02 mL. Thus, 6,000 mg X 0.02 mL/mg = 120 mL.