NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 60-year-old diabetic is taking glyburide (Diabeta) 1.25 mg daily to treat Type II diabetes mellitus. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skipping meals while on glyburide increases hypoglycemia risk, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered atropine sulfate 0.4 mg IM before surgery. The medication is supplied in 0.8 mg per milliliter. The nurse should administer how many milliliters of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate: 0.4 mg ÷ 0.8 mg/mL = 0.5 mL, the correct dose to administer.
Question 3 of 5
The physician prescribes captopril (Capoten) 25 mg po tid for the client with hypertension. Which of the following adverse reactions can occur with administration of Capoten?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, commonly causes a persistent dry cough.
Question 4 of 5
A community center is having a health fair. Which of the following main food courses should the nurse recommend as most healthful for a 20-year-old adult whose total cholesterol level is 300 mg/dL?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole wheat bread is lower in saturated fats and healthier for managing high cholesterol.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client with COPD indicates to the nurse that the respiratory problem is chronic?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clubbing of fingers is a sign of chronic hypoxia, indicative of long-standing COPD, unlike wheezing or cough, which can occur in acute or chronic stages.