NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Tests Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A burn client is in the acute phase of burn care. The nurse assesses jugular vein distention, edema, urine output of 20 cc in 2 hours, and crackles on auscultation. Which order would the nurse anticipate from the physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Signs of fluid overload (JVD, edema, low urine output, crackles) suggest the need for furosemide (Lasix) to reduce excess fluid and prevent pulmonary edema.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a T5 spinal cord injury suddenly begins sweating profusely in the face and neck. Vital signs reveal sudden bradycardia and significant increase in blood pressure. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These symptoms indicate autonomic dysreflexia, often triggered by bladder distention in spinal cord injuries above T6. Checking and relieving bladder distention is the priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the progress of a client in labor. Which finding should be reported to the physician immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Green-tinged amniotic fluid indicates meconium, a sign of fetal distress requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
Which play activity is best suited to the gross motor skills of the toddler?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Playing with a ball encourages gross motor skills like kicking and throwing, suitable for a toddler's developmental stage.
Question 5 of 5
A 9-year-old child weighing 40 kilograms has an order for piperacillin (Pipracil) via IV infusion. The recommended daily dose for this medication is 240-300 mg/kg/day IV div. q8h. What is the maximum daily dose of piperacillin this client can receive per day? Calculate and fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 12,000 mg
Rationale: Maximum dose: 300 mg/kg/day × 40 kg = 12,000 mg/day.